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Dutch Police Fireworks Border Monitoring

Police in the Netherlands increase border surveillance to stop illegal fireworks trade after a ban on consumer fireworks.

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Dutch Police Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks After Ban – What Expats Need to Know

Dutch police have intensified border surveillance and launched a zero-tolerance campaign against illegal fireworks after a ban took effect August 1. With New Year's Eve approaching, authorities are seizing large quantities and urging residents to hand in leftover fireworks. Here's how the crackdown affects expats in the Netherlands.

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