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Amsterdam
Amsterdam Zuidoost
explosive
explosion
liquor store
Sneldrank
De Kameleon
police
Wednesday, 6 June 2018 - 11:30

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Amsterdam liquor store damaged in explosion

Liquor store Sneldrank in Amsterdam Zuidoost was severely damaged by an explosive during the early hours of Wednesday morning. One person was injured. The extent of the injuries is unclear, Het Parool reports.

The explosive went off at the liquor store in shopping center De Kameleon around 1:40 a.m., according to the police.

Video footage show that the store was badly damaged. Cars in the area also sustained damage, according to NH Nieuws.

The police are looking for witnesses.

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