18-year-old terrorist suspect released from Arnhem

Of the seven terrorist suspects arrested at the end of September, an 18-year-old man from Arnhem was once again at large. The man, Amir B., was released Monday by the prosecutor, but he remains suspect in the case. The other six men remain stuck. The seven are suspected of planning a terrorist attack in the Netherlands and participating in a terrorist organization.

"Suspicions against Arnhem, 18, have not been extended, despite a thorough investigation," said a spokesman for the prosecution. "After police investigation, the prosecution will decide whether there is any need to prosecute." This may mean that the man must appear in court, but also that the case will be filed.

Too Little Evidence

RTL Nieuws spoke to Amir's attorney, André Seebregts. He says that the investigation on his client has not given anything. "From the beginning, there was little evidence against him, in fact nothing, and during the investigation, nothing more happened."

According to Seebregts, he was considered a suspect because he had had contacts with other suspects who had played a major role in the investigation. "He knew them, she spoke to them, but these discussions did not involve participation in the plan. attack, he knew nothing about this plan, it had nothing to do with it. "

Kalashnikov and Kamikazes

According to the public prosecutor, the men wanted a terrorist attack at one time. event involving Kalashnikovs and suicide bombers. In another place, they wanted to detonate a car bomb. It is not yet known what event they had in mind; However, there were stories about Pride Amsterdam as a possible target. During the searches carried out in the homes of the suspects, the police discovered in particular substantial quantities of explosives and 100 kg of fertilizer, probably to make a car bomb.

come from Arnhem, two from Rotterdam, one from Vlaardingen and one from Huissen. They were arrested after months of investigation, which began with information provided by the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) about a 34-year-old Iraqi from Arnhem. The Hague court sentenced the Hardi N. to a 24-month jail term in 2017, of which 21 were conditional, for attempting to surrender to the battlefield where the Islamic State was active .