The Hague Protests Turn Chaotic: Police Detain 34 People Amid Unrest Calls

Police in The Hague detained 34 people during spontaneous protests on Saturday, after online calls for unrest spread across social media.
Dutch police vehicle on standby during The Hague protests
Dutch police maintain security in response to The Hague protests. (Photo: Politie Nederland)
Police Confirm Dozens Detained

Police in The Hague confirmed on Saturday that 34 people were detained during a wave of spontaneous protests. The arrests followed online calls urging unrest across the city.

City Center Under Heavy Watch

The Hague’s city center had already been placed under tight police security. Officials acted after messages spread on social media, posted in the name of Gen Z, urging people to loot local shops.

Police Statement Confirms The Numbers

Police shared an official statement on their website about the detentions. “In the end, 34 people were detained; serious incidents were avoided.”

Crowds Gathered Saturday Afternoon

Several spontaneous gatherings broke out in the city center on Saturday afternoon. Authorities said participants appeared to be preparing for direct clashes with police officers.

Special Units Called In

A special police unit was deployed to break up the crowds. Officers managed to contain the unrest before it escalated further.

Shops Boarded Up In Advance

On Friday, Dutch broadcaster RTL Nieuws reported that major city authorities had begun preparing for possible unrest. The warnings followed online calls for youth protests across the Netherlands. In The Hague, shop owners started boarding up windows and doors ahead of the weekend.


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