Van Weel calls for tough sentences to tackle wave of explosions
2 weeks ago

Van Weel calls for tough sentences to tackle wave of explosions

Dutch News  

Justice minister David van Weel has expressed alarm about the increasingly frequent explosions in residential areas in the Netherlands in the wake of the devastating blast in The Hague that left six people dead. “Hand grenades” “These are more like hand grenades that are laid at people’s doors,” Van Weel said. It’s only a matter of time until even worse things happen.” But Jan Willem Mulder, local police team leader in Purmerend, said last weekend’s explosion had been caused by “strong fireworks combined with an accelerant”. “These are such strong projectiles, something needs to be done about their availability.” Van Weel said a task force set up earlier this year was looking at preventive measures, such as better communication between local government, police, the prosecution service and businesses.

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Number of explosions increased again in the Netherlands this year; 500 suspects arrested
2 weeks ago

Number of explosions increased again in the Netherlands this year; 500 suspects arrested

NL Times  

Around 500 suspects have been arrested for explosions this year, policeman Jos van der Stap, who is also the maker of the program “High Impact Crimes,” told NOS. Van der Stap said that the fireworks “have the power of a hand grenade and are a threat to a person’s life if it explodes close by.” Police say that the Netherlands’ …

The Hague explosions could have been criminal, minister says
3 weeks, 2 days ago

The Hague explosions could have been criminal, minister says

Dutch News  

The cause of the explosions which killed at least five people in The Hague and injured a further four early on Saturday morning is still unclear, but there are signs it could have been the result of criminal activity, justice minister David van Weel said on Sunday. Van Weel, who visited the scene with prime minister Dick Schoof on Sunday …

Explosive Attacks on Law Firm in The Hague: A Pattern of Disputes and Threats
2 months, 1 week ago

Explosive Attacks on Law Firm in The Hague: A Pattern of Disputes and Threats

NL Times  

An explosive went off at a law firm in The Hague on Tuesday evening, causing no injuries but considerable damage to the building. This is the second explosive attack targeting a law firm in just over a week, after a previous attack on one in Amsterdam. People seem to be increasingly grabbing an explosive when they’re upset about something.

Dutch police call for task force to tackle firework bombings
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutch police call for task force to tackle firework bombings

Dutch News  

Dutch police had registered 496 attacks involving explosives by June 1 and say they are now more widely spread across the country than in previous years. The police are now calling for a nationwide task force that would include housing corporations, insurers, local councils and youth organisations as well as their own experts, to try to tackle the problem. Youngsters …

Dutch police call for task force to tackle firework bombings
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutch police call for task force to tackle firework bombings

Dutch News  

Dutch police had registered 496 attacks involving explosives by June 1 and say they are now more widely spread across the country than in previous years. The police are now calling for a nationwide task force that would include housing corporations, insurers, local councils and youth organisations as well as their own experts, to try to tackle the problem. Youngsters …

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