No evidence of drug lab found after explosions in The Hague
Authorities confirmed Monday there is no evidence of a drug lab at the Tarwekamp in The Hague, where two explosions on Saturday morning destroyed multiple homes and killed six people. “The investigation is still ongoing, but we can confirm there is no evidence for the presence of a drug lab,” police spokesperson told NL Times.
The blasts, which devastated a three-story apartment building in the Mariahoeve neighborhood, have prompted an extensive investigation into their cause. On Sunday, police, prosecutors and the Justice Minister van Weel said that there are "indications of a crime."
The explosions claimed six lives, and emergency responders concluded their search for survivors late Sunday. “The search under the remains of the collapsed buildings is complete,” police reported. No additional victims were found, and authoriteis believe they have accounted for all involved individuals.
The blasts leveled five apartments and the storefronts below them, and caused significant structural damage to nearby buildings. A total of 19 apartments were damaged, and the entire block of 40 homes was evacuated.
Police were still investigating reports of a car that was seen speeding away from the scene shortly after the explosion. Police officers also found a burnt-out car a short distance away from the Tarwekamp. It was not clear if the two vehicles were the same, and police were unable to provide more information about this when asked on Monday afternoon.
"We are appealing to the public for information regarding this vehicle," police said. Witnesses or those with surveillance footage from the area have been asked to come forward.
