China News Service, January 2nd. According to the "Central News Agency" report, the Dutch police raided a carnival party held in violation of the new crown epidemic prevention regulations on the 1st, driving away participants.
The party was held in an abandoned factory and hundreds of people attended.
According to the Dutch Broadcasting Foundation (NOS) television station, dozens of police officers entered this temporary party venue in the central town of Reswick to enforce the law, and hundreds of police officers dispatched to lead the crowd away.
Several party revellers were arrested, but no violence occurred.
It is reported that this illegal party has attracted hundreds of people from all over the country. According to local people, they have seen vehicles from France and Germany, and even car owners have come from Spain and Italy.
Reswick Mayor Major said: "This is an illegal party, so it will be banned. During the COVID-19 crisis, it is not suitable to hold this kind of party. Everyone should abide by (hygiene) measures."
According to Agence France-Presse, the Omi Keron mutant strain caused a surge in cases. The Dutch authorities formulated a series of new epidemic prevention measures a week before Christmas. Non-essentially open bars and shops will be closed until January 14.
Before January 14, in addition to attending the funeral, if you are not a member of the same family, you must not have more than 2 people in a group.