The Dutch police project over 1,000 explosive incidents this year, with 923 reported so far. Incidents are mainly tied to heavy fireworks and local conflicts rather than organized crime, challenging previous assumptions. Over 70% of these attacks occur in the Randstad region, particularly in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and The Hague. Despite hundreds of arrests, illegal fireworks remain prevalent, fueled by a thriving underground market. A push for a European ban on heavy fireworks is seen as a crucial measure to combat this rise in violent incidents, as police continue efforts to track and prosecute both perpetrators and suppliers.

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