English-language coverage of Overasselt news from the Netherlands.
After a deadly gang attack in Overasselt killed a security guard and wounded two police officers, police continue searching for weapons and more suspects. A memorial for the victim was cancelled due to safety concerns, underscoring the ongoing threat from Dutch drug-related violence.
A security guard was killed and two police officers injured in a targeted shooting at a home linked to alleged drug trafficker Jan G. Jr. in Overasselt. An examining magistrate remanded 32 suspects into custody, while the mayor closed the property for a year—the fourth such closure—but confirmed permanent closure is legally impossible under Dutch law.
A drug-related shooting in Overasselt left one dead and two police officers injured. Justice Minister calls it unprecedented, blaming international cartels. For expats, the threat is not random, but the incident may reshape Dutch drug policy.
A drug-related gang shootout in Overasselt killed a security guard and injured two police officers. Police arrested 34 suspects, including foreign nationals from Belgium, France, and Algeria. The incident is linked to a long-running criminal conflict possibly involving drug lord 'Bolle Jos'.