Police arrest three suspects after deadly explosions in The Hague

by Annette Birschel, Emelie Herrmann

The Hague (Netherlands) - Two violent explosions rocked the north-east of The Hague last Saturday, causing a residential building to collapse. The public prosecutor's office is now assuming foul play.

The apartment building collapsed as a result of the explosion, killing six people.
The apartment building collapsed as a result of the explosion, killing six people.  © Koen Van Weel/ANP/dpa

The three-storey apartment building collapsed, burying the residents under its rubble.

Six people lost their lives in the disaster and now the Dutch police have arrested three suspects.

According to the police, they may have been involved in the explosion. Several cars have also been confiscated.

The police did not give any further details. However, further arrests in the course of the ongoing investigation have not been ruled out.

Following the devastating explosions, the Dutch police have now arrested three suspects.
Following the devastating explosions, the Dutch police have now arrested three suspects.  © Josh Walet/ANP/dpa

The exact cause of the disaster remains unclear. However, the public prosecutor's office had already spoken of indications of a criminal background.