Police in action in Nijkerk due to possible explosive

Nijkerk resident reports suspicious package

On Thursday evening, August 11, 2023, the police received a report from a resident of Nijkerk about a suspicious package that had been found. The package was located in the front yard of a house on the Van Middachtenstraat.

EOD deployed to investigate the package

The police deployed the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD) to investigate the package. The EOD is a specialized unit within the police that is responsible for dealing with explosives and other hazardous materials.

EOD safely removes the package

The EOD safely removed the package and took it away for further investigation. The police have not yet released any information about the contents of the package.

Police: No danger to the public

The police have stated that there is no danger to the public. The area around the house has been cordoned off and the police are investigating the incident.

Residents advised to stay away from the area

The police have advised residents to stay away from the area while the investigation is ongoing. They have also asked residents to report any suspicious activity to the police.

More information to follow

The police have said that they will release more information about the incident as soon as it becomes available.