CIEE Security Alert – Amsterdam

Police report that at least five people were wounded in a stabbing in Amsterdam on Thursday at about 4pm local time, police said. One person was arrested.  The stabbing happened near Dam Square in the central part of the Dutch city. Police cordoned off the area and multiple ambulances and a trauma helicopter responded.

At this time, we have no reports that any CIEE Amsterdam participants have been impacted by this incident. 
 

Participants have been reminded to say clear of the surrounding area. As this is a developing situation, CIEE will continue to monitor the situation closely and remain in contact with our participants to ensure their ongoing safety.