The use of illegal ‘Kugelbomben’ and homemade explosives during New Year’s celebrations in Germany led to multiple fatalities and severe injuries. Calls for stronger border controls to prevent the illegal import of these dangerous fireworks have escalated, with politicians and…
A court in Zutphen has sentenced four men for their involvement in violent acts during the New Year’s celebrations in Hedel. Ranging in age from 23 to 46, the men received prison terms from six months to three years for…
The Cobra firework is becoming increasingly popular among criminals and youth in the Netherlands, contributing to over 1,100 explosive incidents this year alone. Composed of sensitive explosive materials, Cobra fireworks pose significant dangers, akin to military grenades. Despite being illegal…
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,…
Two men have been arrested in connection with an explosion that occurred at a house in Den Bosch early this morning. The blast, suspected to be caused by illegal fireworks, damaged the front door and several windows, though no injuries…
Lucas D., a 19-year-old suspect, was the first of five individuals to appear in court over charges linked to illegal fireworks and incitement to violence. Authorities assert that D. possessed heavy illegal fireworks near a stadium and participated in a…
Authorities have confiscated more than 100 kilograms of illegal fireworks from residences in Hellevoetsluis. Following an anonymous tip, police conducted a raid and discovered boxes containing professional avalanche rockets and mortars. Two men, aged 29 and 63, have been arrested….
In an apartment in Hapert, Noord-Brabant, illegal firecrackers exploded, shattering multiple windows and causing significant damage. The incident occurred when four cobra firecrackers, stored in a drawer by a 16-year-old boy, spontaneously detonated. Thankfully, the resident was in another room…
Authorities in The Hague uncovered a significant stash of illegal fireworks in a residential area, estimated to be between 7,500 and 10,000 kilograms. The discovery was made in a commercial building on Volkerakstraat, prompting police to work through the night…
In Den Bosch, a father and son duo, aged 43 and 22, have been arrested for their suspected involvement in a series of recent explosions linked to illegal fireworks. The explosions primarily targeted roofing companies and their vehicles. Authorities have…
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…
Police in Herwijnen discovered over 1,000 kilograms of illegal fireworks while searching a local business and garage. This raid led to a coordinated operation in Hüven, Germany, where authorities found over 35,000 kilograms of illegal fireworks intended for the Dutch…
