Police and inspectors from the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) were active from early Thursday morning at entrepreneur Ruben Marsman’s estate on the Valburgseweg, on the edge of Elst. Several police cars and vans entered the grounds, and a police spokesperson confirmed the operation, which was led by the NVWA.

The action was described as a renewed operation at the estate of the entrepreneur, who is known for a private zoo and a collection of exotic animals. No further details about the operation were given.