Several hundred environmental activists arrested at Amsterdam airport

Protesters, many in white jumpsuits and some on bicycles, took to the tarmac before sitting down in front of at least 14 private jets

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Several hundred climate activists were arrested today at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport after breaking through the fences and entering the private jet area.

Protesters, many in white jumpsuits and some on bicycles, took to the tarmac before sitting down in front of at least 14 private jets.

Activists of the Greenpeace organization and the Extinction Rebellion chanted "Flights down" and "Shipol - polluter of the environment". Activists received applause from passengers at the airport.

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"Today's action means that Shipol airport has to reduce the emission of harmful gases and has to reduce flights," said an unnamed activist spokesman.

The Dutch border police started arresting activists after a three-hour "siege".

The action was carried out ahead of the opening of the UN Climate Conference (COP27) tomorrow in Egypt.

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