Shooting at the Saudi embassy building in The Hague
Saudi media reported today, that the Kingdom's embassy in the Netherlands had a shooting accident at dawn, while an official statement of the embassy was circulated in The Hague, in which the details of the accident were mentioned, as “the embassy security personnel informed the security authorities as soon as it occurred, and its location was cordoned off and the road was closed. Leading to the embassy, strengthening security measures and taking criminal evidence, and none of the mission's personnel suffered any injuries. "
According to Okaz newspaper on its website, today, the Saudi embassy in the Netherlands "expressed the condemnation of the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for this cowardly attack", expressing thanks to the Dutch authorities for their prompt response to the direct incident, looking forward to uncovering its circumstances, knowing its results, and bringing those behind it to justice. Urging the Saudi citizens in the Kingdom of the Netherlands to raise the level of caution and caution, and not hesitate to contact the embassy when help is needed.
Video footage showed a security cordon imposed by the Dutch police in the capital, The Hague, in the vicinity of the embassy, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, after it was shot at dawn today.
According to the Dutch News Agency, it was reported that the building was subjected to 20 rounds, and the police were informed before 6:00 in the morning, and no injuries were reported.
The video, broadcast by Al-Akhbariya, showed the presence of investigators and Dutch police officers, while inspecting the embassy building, some of whose windows were shot at.
The agency indicated that police and forensic teams started the scene of the accident, and part of the street was closed during the start of the investigation, and investigations are still continuing.
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