There is also a large police presence in the area. A police spokesperson said around 7 p.m. that no arrests had been made. Around 7:30 PM it became clear that the Mobile Unit had also been called. They are not yet present in Floradorp.
The fire brigade spokesperson says that the officers are also there to ensure that the firefighters can do their work undisturbed. According to him, there is no hostile atmosphere towards the emergency services.
Florafire
It has been more restless in Floradorp in recent weeks. Many people there are angry about the decision of the triangle (mayor, police and justice) to stop the annual big fire that is lit during New Year’s Eve. prohibit. For example, a security camera was placed nearby destroyed and there was one on another camera explosion. There was also one over two weeks ago confrontation with the police.
Mayor Halsema previously announced that she to assure about the course of the coming New Year’s Eve in Floradorp. The Floraveld is one of the ten during New Year’s Eve safety risk areas in the city.
Preparations
The police and fire brigade have also taken preparatory measures. As a precaution, the fire brigade will set up a fire brigade during New Year’s Eve additional fire truck finished.
The police chief in Amsterdam, Peter Holla, commented today The Telegraph know that they will intervene at the first signs of arson, such as when moving wood. “In Amsterdam-Noord we know well who we have to keep an eye on,” the newspaper noted. “It concerns a group of at most fifty people. Several arrests have already been made.”