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Airline says major security alert at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport was a "false alarm"

Dutch police are investigating a “suspicious situation” on board a plane at Amsterdam’s Sch...
Michael Staines
Michael Staines

20.05 6 Nov 2019


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Airline says major security al...

Airline says major security alert at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport was a "false alarm"

Michael Staines
Michael Staines

20.05 6 Nov 2019


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Dutch police are investigating a “suspicious situation” on board a plane at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport.

Police say the passengers and crew have been safely taken off the plane.

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The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee – a branch of the Dutch Armed Forces – is investigating.

Police have yet to confirm the nature of the incident; however, a large number of emergency services were deployed to airport and a number of departure gates were closed.

It happened on an Air Europa plane.

The airline has tweeted to say it was a “false alarm.”

It said a warning that triggers hijacking protocols at the airport was mistakenly triggered.

“Nothing has happened, all passengers are safe and sound waiting to fly soon.

“We deeply apologise.”

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