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Man shot, detained at Amsterdam airport

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ANI Amsterdam [The Netherlands]
Last Updated : Dec 15 2017 | 11:55 PM IST

The Dutch Military Police have shot and detained a man after he threatened them with a knife at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.

"Man shot by the military police at Schiphol Airport after he threatened with a knife. Situation secure with best rates guaranteed. Info to be announced," the Marechaussee Police said, in a tweet, adding the suspect was detained.

According to media reports, few parts of the airport were evacuated for a short time, but have since been reopened.

The shot man has reportedly been transferred to the hospital.

The incident comes at a time when Europe remains on high alert due to recent terror attacks on multiple locations in the region.

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First Published: Dec 15 2017 | 11:55 PM IST

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