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Source published: 3 February 2025

Minors Arrested for Arson at Transport Company

Gebied: Oss

On the night of Saturday, November 30 to Sunday, December 1, 2024, a large fire raged at a transport company on Tubantenweg in Oss. Four truck combinations went up in flames, and people were sleeping just a wall away from the flames. The damage amounts to hundreds of thousands. On Monday, February 3, we arrested two 15-year-old boys from Oploo and Boxmeer, who we suspect started the fire.

Surveillance footage showed that at the moment the fire broke out, two individuals were seen walking away from the fence of the premises. We assumed that this pair must know more about this arson. A comprehensive investigative study, which included viewing more surveillance footage and hearing witnesses, led to the suspicion of the now arrested boys. The motive behind this arson is currently unknown. However, we consider the possibility that the youthful duo was recruited by another, still unknown suspect to start the fire. A phenomenon we see more often. Therefore, we do not rule out that more arrests will follow in this investigation.

Large Fire

That night, shortly after half past one, a fire was reported at this transport company. When the fire brigade arrived, the flames had already spread significantly, and four trucks were on fire. A separate trailer also caught fire, and the fire spread to the warehouse where the vehicles were parked. The fire brigade was able to prevent the warehouse from burning down completely, but several trucks inside were damaged. In a building right next to the burning trucks, some people were sleeping at that time. Fortunately, there were no injuries.

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Source last updated: 3 February 2025
Published on Openrijk: 3 February 2025
Source: Politie