"’See Something, Say Something’: Dutch Authorities Launch Nationwide Campaign Against Organized Crime" państw RTL The Dutch police and the Ministry of Justice and Security have launched a sweeping new campaign, "Vreemd of verdacht?," enlisting the public’s help in combating organized crime. The campaign, set to kick off on January 13, aims to raise awareness of … Read more
Alkmaar Police Arrest Future Drivers for Drug Usage Ahead of Practical Exam ALKMAAR, Netherlands — A concerning incident occurred today as two prospective drivers and a driving instructor were apprehended at the CBR (Road Traffic Administration) center in Alkmaar after testing positive for drug use. "Finding out that these individuals seemed to have gotten behind … Read more
Fabio Ochoa to Return to Colombia After Completing 26-Year U.S. Sentence Former Medellín Cartel leader Fabio Ochoa is set to return to Colombia this coming Monday, December 23, after serving his 26-year sentence in the United States for human trafficking, drug conspiracy, and cocaine distribution. U.S. authorities have informed Colombian officials of his imminent deportation. … Read more
Caught in a Web of Injustice: Ex-Coffeeshop Owner Johan van Laarhoven Sues Dutch State In a shocking turn of events, Dutch ex-coffeeshop owner Johan van Laarhoven is suing the Dutch state over his wrongful imprisonment in Thailand. The 57-year-old spent nearly five years in a Thai prison, a harrowing experience he described in a recent … Read more
Seven drug dealers were apprehended in Nieuwstad, Groningen, as part of a new policing strategy in the city center. These arrests were part of a series of drug operations around Nieuwstad, where dealers were caught conducting transactions openly in broad daylight. The arrests come amidst concerns from local business owners about safety in the area, … Read more