Alleged target in Hague fatal explosion "deeply shocked"; Suspects' first hearing today

The owner of the bridal store that may have been the target of an explosion that killed six people in Tarwekamp in The Hague on Saturday is “deeply shocked” by what happened. “It is a nightmare for everyone, including us.” The police have concluded their investigation at the site of the explosion and resulting fire, which destroyed the bridal store, a bar, and five apartments, and damaged at least 14 other residences. Since then, rumors have been flying about the bridal store, including that it is a front for other activities, that the woman and her family have many registered businesses that may or may not exist, and that the quality of the bridal fashion was more like cheap items from China sold for a very high price. “I could say a lot about it, but I won’t.” Based on information from the Chamber of Commerce, the broadcaster reported that the bridal shop had moved several times in The Hague region since it was founded in 2018, moving from The Hague to Leidschendam, then Zoetermeer, and back to The Hague.