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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.

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.

A 61-year-old prison employee was shot dead after a confrontation over a loose dog near Amsterdam's NDSM ferry dock. The suspect, with a violent criminal record, surrendered at the scene. Investigators are probing a possible prison connection between the two men.

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 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.

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'.