An 18-year-old French teenager has been charged for his role as the mastermind behind a criminal gang that made plans to kidnap and rob soccer player Kylian Mbappé and 25 other wealthy individuals. (translated)
Despite the differences among the new far-right leaders in Latin America, they share a common admiration for Trump, with a focus on tough security measures in response to the growing crime in the region. (translated)
De vraag is vooral: hoe is het mogelijk dat criminele organisaties zo groot konden worden dat dit mogelijk is? #criminaliteit #organiseerdecriminaliteit #veiligheid
'Nederland is een narcostaat' Het Gelderse dorpje #Overasselt stond volledig op z'n kop. Er werd een bewaker voor de deur van een pand doodgeschoten. De aanslag wordt gelieerd aan drugscrimineel Bolle Jos, Jos Leijdekkers. Misdaadverslaggever @maaiketimmerman noemt de beelden on-Nederlands, maar daar vindt opiniemaker @wierdduk het zijne van: 'Dit is zó Nederlands.' Er werden 34 mensen opgepakt. Mensen uit Algerije, België, Nederland en Frankrijk. #NieuwsvandeDag #Nederland #criminaliteit #drugs
Voor alle duidelijkheid: het bekende drugspand lag in 2025 al onder vuur. 21-jarige crimineel schoot toen 25 kogels af met kalasjnikov en kreeg slechts 1 jaar JEUGDdetentie. Niet tolereren die panden, maar direct sluiten! Daarvoor net amendement ingediend. #Overasselt https://t.co/TwgsZvltiV #drugs #criminaliteit #jeugdbeleid
De Telegraaf publiceert een video van de aanloop waarin meer dan TWINTIG gewapende mannen te zien zijn, en spreekt van 'een wraakactie uit de criminele hoek' https://t.co/741Z9jGBlt https://t.co/9iITsXU4jW #Nieuws #Criminaliteit #Veiligheid
Lelystad, once designed with ideal conditions, is now facing urban problems such as poverty and crime, and is learning that good public transport is essential for a livable city. (translated)
A Europol report warns about the increase in violence during museum thefts, with burglaries becoming more brutal and primarily targeting stones and precious metals. (translated)
The Brussels prosecutor's office faces three major obstacles in the fight against shootings and violent crime, including the ineffective management of prisons allowing criminals to continue their activities from within, the leniency towards petty offenders linked to drug trafficking, and a lack of resources to deal with the multitude of active criminal networks. (translated)
Today, @BelgiumDefence is supporting a major integrated police action in Brussels for the first time. Six police zones, the Federal Police, and our soldiers are joining forces against nuisance, crime, and drug trafficking. We can no longer leave our streets and stations to... (translated)
Belgian Minister of Justice, Annelies Verlinden, stated that to combat drug-related violence in Brussels, it is essential not only to strengthen judicial resources but also to integrate social and preventive responses to address the underlying causes of crime. (translated)
In 2025, the number of murders in the Netherlands fell again to 103, the lowest figure since the start of registration in 1996, with a notable decrease in male victims, while female victims were largely murdered by (ex-)partners. (translated)
The proposed deployment of drones in Brussels to combat crime raises concerns about the protection of individual freedoms and the effectiveness of security measures deemed insufficient in the face of deeper social problems. (translated)
On the island, we are moving from occasional police presence to a continuous one. An additional 62 police officers and gendarmes are expected by the end of 2026. Every week, more than 100 agents will target violent neighborhoods, illegal work, and criminal networks. (translated)
The Brussels citizen collectives, known as "Veertig Comités," demand immediate action from the government and political leaders in response to an alarming series of shootings in the capital, which they see as a symptom of a growing loss of control related to drug trafficking and organized crime. (translated)
Hoe kan het toch dat links enorm stijgt in de peilingen, terwijl rechts de klappen krijgt? Is iedereen in Nederland dan zo tevreden met de massa-immigratie, criminaliteit, de oprukkende islam en de steun aan Oekraïne en de Europese Unie? Wat zijn dat toch voor mensen? https://t.co/IYQ3uUw0hq #politiek #Nederland #immigratie
Een groep van 4 Syrische asielzoekers in Eindhoven betrapt met tassen vol gestolen kleding. Ze zijn gearresteerd maar staan dezelfde dag weer buiten.. Het boeit ze niet en stoppen zullen ze niet. https://t.co/xru64gK9zK #asielzoekers #criminaliteit #Eindhoven
Belgium's Minister of the Interior, Bernard Quintin, stated that the recent shootings in Brussels are a sign of an increased need to combat drug-related crime, while emphasizing that these incidents, although unacceptable, demonstrate the effectiveness of ongoing efforts and call for collaboration between local elected officials and authorities. (translated)
Bernard Quintin, the Minister of the Interior, stated that the series of shootings in Brussels, the latest of which took place in Saint-Gilles, demonstrates the need to persist in the fight against drug-related crime, calling for collaboration among local elected officials and highlighting the effectiveness of efforts made despite criticism. (translated)
Two Dutchmen, nicknamed 'Baco' and 'Zion', have been arrested in Colombia after a thorough investigation into their involvement in a massive drug network, which came to light through hacked chats and extortion via the website Kinky.nl, leading to multiple arrests and revelations about widespread undermining crime. (translated)
