Dutch acting Prime Minister under extra protection over attack, abduction threat
Dutch caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte's personal guard
has been beefed up amid concerns that he might be the target of attack or
abduction by organized crime units, De Telegraaf newspaper reported on Monday,
citing informed sources.
The measure was taken after the so-called spotters -- people
hired by criminal organizations to prepare the ground for an attack or
abduction -- were seen around the acting prime minister, the newspaper
reported, adding that these "spotters" are supposedly affiliated with
the Moroccan mafia.
Rutte is known to prefer using a bicycle while moving around
The Hague, without personal protection. From now on, however, specially trained
officers of the Royal and Diplomatic Protection Service will ensure his
security, De Telegraaf added.
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