At around 0:24 AM, the police received reports of loud bangs. It turned out that there was an explosion at the front door of a portico apartment on the first floor. Due to the force of the explosion, severe damage was caused to the front door and the hallway. Arriving officers cordoned off the street extensively. The Explosives Reconnaissance Team (TEV) also arrived on the scene, and the Forensic Investigation (FO) began an investigation. The same house was also the target of an explosion six days earlier. As a result of that explosion, the portico door and several windows were destroyed.
Call for Witnesses
The detectives are investigating the two cases and need help from witnesses. Did you see anything before, during, or after one of the explosions? Do you have any footage from security cameras, video doorbells, or dashcams? Or do you know more about any underlying backgrounds? Then the detectives would like to get in touch with you. This can be done via 0900-8844 or anonymously via 0800-7000. Any footage can be uploaded using the tip form below. Please clearly indicate which explosion you want to share information about.
Explosions
The safety region Amsterdam-Amstelland has many incidents involving explosive devices. This is concerning, as the danger posed to entrepreneurs, residents, passersby, and emergency responders on the scene is naturally significant. Heavy illegal fireworks, jerrycans with flammable liquids, or homemade explosives do not belong in public spaces - where people work and live - and create life-threatening situations. This must stop. The police are working hard to track down suspects involved in this form of excessive violence. This has already led to multiple arrests, convictions, and heavy prison sentences. But to track down the perpetrators, the police desperately need local residents. After all, they know their neighborhood best. If something seems off in the streetscape, they are the first to notice. Therefore, passing information to the police is crucial.
Reporting Helps
Do you see suspicious situations? Report it! If you find it scary or daunting to report, you can always do so anonymously or confidentially. Then make use of Report Crime Anonymously or the Criminal Intelligence Team. This is a department trained to protect informants and tipsters. They are trained to discreetly gather information and to protect the tipster at all times.