Recent explosions in The Hague and Purmerend have resulted in fatalities and damaged homes, highlighting a troubling trend of rising explosive incidents in the Netherlands. Criminologist Katharina Krüsselmann notes a shift from grenade use to other explosives since 2020. Surprisingly, many incidents are not linked to traditional criminality but stem from personal disputes. Experts call for tighter regulations on illegal fireworks and a concerted European effort to address the issue, as a new collaboration seeks strategies to mitigate the explosion surge.