Thanks to reports from observant people, a souvenir shop on the Grote Gracht was closed at the end of April. The mayor has decided to keep the shop closed for a year. Hard drugs and illegal tobacco were sold in the shop, which served as a front for criminal activities.
The police and customs have taken action together. This was made possible by multiple reports to the municipality and through Meld Misdaad Anoniem. These reports were very important. They helped to stop this form of undermining. Undermining occurs when criminals engage in illegal activities while using ordinary businesses and services.
With this closure, we ensure more peace and safety in the neighborhood. We are taking the property out of the hands of criminals.
Do you see something that doesnt seem right? Always report it
This can be done via the MijnGemeente App or via www.meldmisdaadanoniem.nl.
Would you like to know how to recognize signs of undermining? Then check the page about undermining.