Intensive investigation by the detectives in Gelderland-Midden led them to this suspect. In collaboration with the Arrest Team, the suspect was arrested on February 11 in Velp. The man was apprehended near his home. A search was immediately conducted in his residence, during which data carriers were seized.
Encrochat Played an Important Role
The investigation team was able to work with information that was released from encrypted messages that emerged in an investigation where the hacked Encrochat played an important role. Criminals could communicate undisturbed with each other for a long time via encrypted messages using this service. This information was very valuable. It became clear that the suspect was involved in international trade of hard and soft drugs. The investigation also revealed that the suspect was engaged in money laundering practices.
Connections with Criminal Organization
Data in possession of the police shows that the suspect also has contacts with a larger criminal network. There are indications that the suspect has connections or has had connections with an organization linked to an Italian criminal organization.
Identifying Suspicious Behavior
Organized, undermining crime involves the mixing of the underworld and the upper world. Criminals exploit citizens, entrepreneurs, and service providers for their own profit and interest. Undermining practices undermine the rule of law and endanger the safety of society. You can greatly assist us by sharing information about suspicious behavior. A simple house with noticeably many camera securities, a renovation where large boilers and barrels are being carried inside, someone who suddenly has a lot of expensive belongings or has set up a company in their name without significant work being done for it. Various examples where you might feel that something is not right. Each situation is not strange but suspicious. These signals may indicate undermining activities.
Keep Crime Out of Your Neighborhood
Everyone can help fight undermining crime and make our neighborhoods, streets, and districts safer. You know your environment best. Do you ever see something strange in your neighborhood or district? You might find these situations odd. But did you know that these might be signals of criminal activities? Signals of drug trafficking include a lot of foot traffic at odd hours, people briefly meeting each other and handing something over, or people bringing in many strange items. If you pick up on these signals, we want to give you a few tips. Write down what you notice. Think about license plates, days, times, and descriptions of people. Do not hesitate to report this.
Reporting can be done in many different ways. Also completely anonymously. At www.houdmisdaaduitjebuurt.nl you can discover what suspicious signals are, what you can do if you pick up these signals and if you have concerns about them.