Pictures of the scene were shared on social media:

A bomb disposal robot is investigating a suspicious package at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, according to Airlive .

Bomb squad gearing up to proceed to inspect bags. https://t.co/V1bukmR5So

Hundreds have been evacuated from the commercial square in the airport and one person has been arrested, authorities say.

Air traffic has so far not been affected, the airport said.