Police responded to a suspicious situation at the Victor J. Koningsberger building on the Utrecht University campus this morning, leading to the evacuation of the building and the closure of the area around the Botanical Gardens. A 17-year-old from France was arrested in connection with the incident, suspected of planning significant terrorist attacks tied to ISIS, according to Worldsource24. The Utrecht police confirmed on social media that specialist units were deployed to the university building, indicating a #GRIP1 situation as they worked to assess the circumstances. Reports on social media and by regional channel RTV Utrecht mentioned a possible armed individual on site, with negotiators present. While the arrest of the 17-year-old is reported, details connecting him directly to the specific events at Utrecht University were not immediately clear from the provided sources. The nature of the "suspicious situation" at the university remains under investigation by authorities. Further information was promised by the police as the situation developed. The incident occurred amidst broader discussions regarding NATO allies' defense investments and production, as noted by a NATO post, though no direct link was established.
