The Gilze-Rijen Airbase was evacuated.

15:24, Mon, May 4, 2026 Updated: 15:24, Mon, May 4, 2026

Gilze-Rijen Airbase

Gilze-Rijen Airbase (Image: X)

Gilze-Rjien Airbase has been evacuated in the Netherlands as a "suspicious incident" is investigated. Emergency services, including the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee rushed to the scene and are currently conducting an investigation.

At 4.15pm CEST (3.15pm BST) the Defence Explosives Ordnance Disposal arrived at the scene. Security personnel wearing bulletproof vests have also been spotted.

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7 mins ago15:23 Lauran O'Toole

Defence Explosives Ordnance Disposal team arrive

About eight minutes ago, at 3:15pm BST (4:15pm CEST), the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee reported that the Defence Explosives Ordnance Disposal team had arrived at the scene.

12 mins ago15:18 Lauran O'Toole

Good afternoon

Good afternoon. My name is Lauran O'Toole and welcome to our live coverag.

A “suspicious incident” is currently under investigation at Gilze-Rijen Air Base in Rijen, Netherlands.

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