After a chase on the A2 last night, two people were arrested and heavy weapons seized. In addition, another five people were arrested in a house in Amsterdam, where heavy weapons were also located, the police said.
Police say this is a major case and they are likely to release more information during the week.
The police wanted to check the car of the two yesterday, after which they took off on the highway at high speed. After a chase they were arrested. The A2 at Vianen was closed for some time.
The suspects had thrown a bag from the car while on the run. Officers took into account the possibility of explosive material and called in the Explosives Reconnaissance Team. Heavy weapons were found in the bag, police said today.
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