The
Hague (AFP) - Security was stepped up in and around Amsterdam's
Schiphol airport on Saturday following a threat, local authorities said
in a statement, adding that aviation was unaffected.
"In
a joint meeting of the mayor, public prosecution office, chief (of)
Royal Military Police and the police of the municipality of
Haarlemmermeer in consultation with the (anti-terrorist police) NCTV it
was decided to take additional security measures," read a statement
issued by the municipality in which the airport lies.
"The
airport and its surrounding area remain accessible and all operations
can continue as usual," the statement said. Schiphol airport is one of
the busiest in Europe.
It
explained the move was prompted by a "signal" that "fits within the
national threat level, which has been substantial since 2013."
The
statement described the additional measures as both "visible" and
"invisible," explaining that passengers would see more officers inside
the airport.
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