The police arrested 30 people in Amsterdam an unauthorized protest against anti-epidemic measures in the Netherlands where a new closure was imposed in view of the dissemination of Omicron, France Press was imposed.

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According to the Dutch news agency ANP, quoted by the DPA, about 10,000 people gathered in the Museum Square in front of the Rijksmuseum (National Museum) - the largest open space in the city - despite the ban on crowded gatherings.

At the mayor's request, police intervened and detained a total of 30 people, police said in a statement, adding that four police officers were injured in clashes between protesters and riot police.

The people were arrested for disturbing public order, aggression, unauthorized possession of weapons and disrespect for the police, the statement said.

At least two protesters were injured, according to local media quoted by AFP.

A protester chanted: "This is the Netherlands! Power of the people!"

Police in Amsterdam dispersed an unauthorized protest against antiquated measures

A video of the demonstration showed police using batons against a group of men and women.

Prior to the protest, several hundred riot police were stationed in the area.

According to the authorities, the situation has calmed down in the evening, BTA reports.

A week before Christmas, the Dutch authorities imposed a new closure, fearing another wave of covids with the spread of the Omicron variant.

Non-essential goods stores, as well as restaurants, bars, cinemas, museums and theaters, are closed until 14 January, and schools until at least 9 January.

No more than two people are allowed indoors.

An exception is made only for funerals.

However, there are no restrictions on the movement of people.

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