Amsterdam police sent to flagship Apple Store over ongoing hostage situation

Police officers by a police vehicle near Leidseplein during an active hostage situation in an Apple Store in Amsterdam on Feb 22, 2022. — AFP

Apple Inc’s flagship retail store in Amsterdam is in the midst of a hostage situation, according to local social media posts and a statement from the city’s police department.

“There is an ongoing hostage situation at the Apple Store at Leidseplein at the moment,” the police said in a statement posted on Twitter. “To ensure the safety of all people involved we are not able to share information about the situation and/or actions taken by the police.”