Dear all, In the interest of transparency, I'd like to update you on the Dutch police order issued to the RIPE NCC on 8 November 2011 to temporarily lock a registration of four IP address blocks in the RIPE Registry until 22 March 2012. As mentioned earlier, we are working on full disclosure of the background documents. You can read a copy of the police order here: https://www.ripe.net/lir-services/member-support/police-order-8-november-201... We will update you if and when any other publishable materials become available. We have received independent legal advice and are in discussion with the appropriate authorities. We intend to pursue this matter further in Dutch court to establish a precedent so that we are certain of our rights regarding such orders. The RIPE NCC is committed to acting in the best interest of its membership and we will continue to inform you and the Internet community on this matter as it progresses. I'd also like to take this opportunity to clarify that we have not withdrawn, removed or reclaimed the address blocks in question. kind regards, Axel