Netherlands: Juvenile Arrested After Functioning Explosive Device at Residence, 1 Injured
On 25 February 2024, at approximately 0500 hours local time, a male juvenile from The Hague functioned an explosive device near a residence in Capelle aan den Ijssel, Rotterdam, South Holland, damaging a drainpipe and breaking windows of surrounding homes. Witnesses saw the injured suspect attempt to flee the scene before he was arrested by local police and taken to the hospital. No further device details have been released, and no other injuries were reported. Authorities believe the juvenile was hired to function the device at the home, which was empty at the time of the blast.