The area around the prison in Vught is being monitored extra closely this afternoon by dozens of officers. The penitentiary (PI) has received signals that extra safety measures have been taken as a precaution, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice said.
Justice does not want to say where the threat comes from, but does state that it concerns the PI. This includes the Extra Secure Institution (EBI), the most heavily guarded prison in our country, where Ridouan Taghi is staying.
It is known that Justice is afraid of an outbreak attempt by this main suspect in the Marengo trial. He allegedly tried to bribe EBI staff. The airspace above the Vught prison has been closed since June to prevent an outbreak attempt from above or contraband entering the PI.
Helicopter in the air, roads closed
Police would not say what the suspicious situation is. But because of the sensitive location, it is important to be ‘extra alert’, according to the spokesperson. There are dozens of agents present, and a helicopter flies in the sky. Several roads around the PI have been closed.
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