Police in Zaandam arrested a suspect after a fatal stabbing at a business on Pieter Ghijsenlaan. Several ambulances and police units were dispatched on Friday afternoon, 6 November, after a report of a stabbing. A trauma helicopter also landed at the site, and forensic investigators were sent in. The incident took place inside the building of Klipon Trading BV, a wholesale business in erotic articles. The stabbing is described as having occurred within a relationship-related context. Witnesses reported seeing a woman on the ground inside the premises surrounded by police officers. Police taped off access to the company grounds. At the scene, six police vehicles, a police motorbike and three ambulances were present, along with an officer of command. The police later said one of the people involved did not survive. The investigation is ongoing as police follow up at the cordoned-off location.