crime

Jan G., the man whose home was attacked by armed gunmen in Overasselt, has been extradited from Germany. He is suspected of involvement in smuggling nearly 4,000 kg of cocaine intercepted in Dunkirk. The case is linked to fugitive drug lord Jos Leijdekkers.

A fatal shooting and a threatening video in Overasselt have spotlighted Dutch mayors' powers under the Wet Damocles. Residents fear for their safety, while police probe the video's authenticity. For expats, the case illustrates local government's role in handling drug-related crime.

Brazilian President Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth term in the 4 October election, tied in polls with Flavio Bolsonaro. He has announced a 15% welfare increase and warned against foreign interference at the UN. For expats in the Netherlands, the result could affect trade, investment and consular services.

A 20-year-old man who murdered his mother in The Hague has been ordered to undergo mandatory psychiatric treatment (TBS) instead of prison, after the court found him fully unaccountable due to schizophrenia. The ruling means indefinite treatment in a secure facility, with release decided by court review.

On Prinsjesdag, metal pipes tied to train tracks caused major disruptions across central, eastern, and northern Netherlands. No group claimed responsibility; police investigate while NS gradually restarts service. Expats should check travel updates and know their compensation rights.

A security guard was killed and two police officers injured in a drug-related shooting in Overasselt, Gelderland. Police have arrested 35 suspects, 32 of whom remain in custody. Hidden firearms were later found near a primary school. The incident highlights the reach of organised crime in the Netherlands.

A security guard was fatally shot while guarding the home of a convicted drug criminal in Overasselt. The municipality closed the house for a year and banned a resident. Police have arrested 33 suspects. For expats, this highlights local mayoral powers and the risks of private security work.

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 woman was found dead in a garden in Boxtel on August 27. The resident turned himself in and was arrested on suspicion of murder. Police are investigating, with forensic teams working under a tent due to rain.

After a deadly armed attack in Overasselt, police arrested 35 suspects and found multiple weapons. The target, Jan G. Jr., has a long criminal record tied to drug trafficking. For internationals, the incident is isolated and does not affect residency — but it highlights how Dutch police handle organised crime.

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'.

Four people were injured in a stabbing at Amsterdam Central Station on Saturday evening, including the suspect, a 43-year-old man from Naarden. The altercation was livestreamed on TikTok, and police are investigating the motive. The incident is not believed to be terror-related, and the area is safe.

A 26-year-old male nurse has been arrested in Oirschot after a resident at the Joris Zorg care center died under unnatural circumstances. Police have not disclosed the cause of death or motive. The suspect remains in restricted custody as the investigation continues.