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'Major terrorist attack' foiled in Netherlands, 7 arrested: prosecutor

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AFP The Hague

Dutch police arrested seven men Thursday suspected of plotting to carry out a "major terrorist attack" at a high-profile event using explosive belts and an AK-47 assault rifle, the public prosecutor's office said.

"Police arrested seven men on Thursday... suspected of being at a very advanced stage of preparation for a major terrorist attack in the Netherlands," it said in a statement, adding one of the suspects had wanted to kill "many victims".

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First Published: Sep 27 2018 | 11:50 PM IST

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