Dutch rock concert cancelled after bus with gas bottles found near venue
A Dutch rock concert has been cancelled after a bus containing gas bottles was found outside the concert venue.
An American band, reportedly named after Allah, were scheduled to be performing at the Maassilo in Rotterdam on Wednesday, however police shut it down after making the discovery.
“In response to the police, we are forced to cancel the concert of Allah-Las in the Maassilo tonight,” Concert organiser Rotown tweeted.
“It’s a terror threat, the Maassilo is currently being evacuated.”
Op last van de politie zijn wij genoodzaakt het concert van Allah-Las in de Maassilo vanavond te annuleren.
— Rotown (@rotownrotterdam) August 23, 2017
The driver of the bus, who is understood to be Spanish, has been arrested and is being questioned by police.
It comes following a tip-off from Spanish Police.
