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Residents of De Weide in Zwaagdijk-Oost were left shaken and stunned, not by the usual bang of New Year’s Eve fireworks, but by what they described as a powerful, professional explosive device that violated the tranquility of their neighborhood in the early hours of January 1st.
"I couldn’t believe my ears when I heard the blast," an anonymous resident told NH. "This was no ordinary firecracker tied together with Cobra’s [string]. The noise was incredibly loud, definitely not child’s play. This was professional."
The explosion, which occurred at around 2:50 AM, left cars with shattered windows, a rain pipe completely destroyed, and a door blown off its hinges. Remarkably, no residents were injured, with many waking up to the deafening sound.
One anonymous neighbor reported seeing the perpetrator flee the scene. "At first, I thought it was just heavy fireworks, but when the smoke cleared, I saw the damage. Later, I saw video footage of the same person setting up wires to detonate the bomb. It’s chilling."
The motive behind the bombing incident in this typically peaceful neighborhood remains a mystery. The residents, who moved into the recently built, picturesque half-detached homes for the very reason of its tranquility, are left unsettled.
"Now, of all places, this happens," sighed one resident. The shock runs deep in the community. "Everyone here knows each other. There are many children and people with PTSD who are now struggling to sleep."
Authorities are currently investigating the incident. Meanwhile, residents of De Weide await answers, hoping that such an episode will never shatter their peaceful community again.