A few dozen cars blocked the border crossing with Germany tonight, just across the provincial border at Ter Apel. This happens on the Rütenbrockerweg (N366). The cars were there from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
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It concerned people who support farmers in their fight against the government’s nitrogen plans.
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After a while, the police, both on the Dutch and German side, came to take a look. There is said to be a somewhat grim atmosphere after a motorist trying to get past the blockade from Germany threatened protesters with a large wrench. This is reported by a bystander.
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There were no tractors present at the blockade. There were, however, many farmers’ handkerchiefs on display, a few inverted Dutch flags and signs with statements such as ‘It is not correct.’.
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Next to the cars people sat on folding seats, with cool boxes and barbecues, enjoying the beautiful weather. The bridge on the German side of the border was blocked with some hay or straw bales.
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Police ended the protest by 11:30 p.m. The demonstrators have all left, as far as is known no people have been arrested.
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