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Hostage-taking in Netherlands ends with one detained

Hostage-taking in Netherlands ends with one detained

Amsterdam, 30 March 2024 (dpa/MIA) - A hostage-taking in the Dutch city of Ede has come to an end with the detention of one person, local media reported on Saturday.

The suspect left the café with his arms raised, and was taken into custody by police outside the venue, according to a spokesman for the local mayor, news agency ANP reported.

The hostage-taking on Saturday morning led to a large police operation in the city to the east of Utrecht.

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