Area Arena becomes a high-risk safety zone after riots on Dam Square

What is the reason behind the decision to declare the Arena area a high-risk safety zone?

Riots and unrest in the Dam square

Following the riots and unrest on Dam Square, the mayor of Amsterdam, Femke Halsema, has declared the Arena area a high-risk safety zone. This decision was made after consultation with the police and the Public Prosecution Service.

The decision to declare the Arena area a high-risk safety zone means that the police will have additional powers to maintain public order. This includes the power to search people and vehicles, and to close off streets and public spaces.

The police will also be able to issue fines and make arrests for a wider range of offenses, including public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and possession of illegal fireworks.

What is the purpose of declaring the Arena area a high-risk safety zone?

To prevent further unrest and violence

The purpose of declaring the Arena area a high-risk safety zone is to prevent further unrest and violence. The police believe that the rioters who caused the unrest on Dam Square may attempt to cause further trouble in the Arena area.

The police will be taking all necessary steps to prevent this from happening, and they are asking for the public's cooperation.

What can the public do to help prevent further unrest and violence?

Stay away from the Arena area

The best way for the public to help prevent further unrest and violence is to stay away from the Arena area. If you do not need to be in the area, please avoid it.

If you are in the Arena area, please be aware of your surroundings and report any suspicious activity to the police.

What will the police be doing to prevent further unrest and violence?

Increased police presence

The police will be increasing their presence in the Arena area. They will be patrolling the streets and public spaces, and they will be taking all necessary steps to prevent further unrest and violence.

The police are asking for the public's cooperation in preventing further unrest and violence. If you see anything suspicious, please report it to the police.

Additional information

For more information about the high-risk safety zone in the Arena area, please visit the website of the Amsterdam Police Department.