Soldiers arrested after weapons find

Three soldiers were arrested earlier this week after the discovery of a large cache of weapons at a private house two months ago, the Rotterdam prosecution department announced today.


The soldiers are suspected of stealing property belonging to the defence ministry. One of the three men arrested is still in custody and although the other two have been released, they remain suspects, reports ANP news agency.

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