The municipality of Apeldoorn declared an emergency order for the entire city of Apeldoorn on Wednesday evening due to possible actions. The reason is calls on social media for as many people as possible to come to the police station, with the aim of freeing two previously arrested men, the municipality writes in a statement. declaration. The pair were arrested on Monday evening during the farmers’ protests on the A50. The emergency order went into effect at 8:30 p.m.
The A50 remained closed all night on Monday after farmers drove onto the highway near Beekbergen with around 150 tractors and set fire to asbestos. A 39-year-old man from Klarenbeek and a 35-year-old man from Eerbeek were arrested by the police. They are suspected of dumping waste and arson. The Apeldoorn mayor states that “within the limits of the law” there are many opportunities to demonstrate. “We do not allow blocking of roads, arson and (threats of) disruption of public order and safety.”
With the emergency order, the police can take action against rioters, close roads, evacuate places and ban gatherings, it can be read. People who do not cooperate can be arrested by the police. It is not known until when the emergency order will be in effect.
The farmers’ demonstrations on the A50 and elsewhere in the country caused indignant reactions from politicians and the police. The Public Prosecution Service and the police held an emergency meeting with outgoing Justice Ministry Dilan Yesilgöz on Wednesday, after which they jointly announced that they would take stricter and faster action when demonstrators violate the law.