Drug Trafficking Suspect Arrested in Germany After Violent Incident
A 28-year-old man from Overasselt was arrested in Germany for drug trafficking after a shooting at his home.
1 article Updated October 16, 2026
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Overasselt Shooting Target Extradited in Massive Cocaine Smuggling Case
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.
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Overasselt shooting: Cocaine feud, a security guard’s death, and what it means for safety in Dutch villages
A deadly attack on a farm in Overasselt, linked to a cocaine feud, killed a security guard and injured police. The suspected target was arrested in Germany for drug trafficking. The community remains fearful, and the mayor has asked the national government for security funds. New arrests and details continue to emerge.
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German far-right's surge: What Merz's crisis and the AfD's rise mean for expats in the Netherlands
Friedrich Merz's CDU faces potential losses in state elections, while the far-right AfD continues its rise. For internationals in the Netherlands, the instability in Germany could shift EU migration and housing policies—and offers a cautionary tale about populist politics across the border.
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