Vlissingen mayor shuts down drug den to boost neighborhood safety
Residents of Vlissingen’s Verkuijl Quakkelaarstraat can breathe easier after Mayor Van den Tillaar ordered a three-month closure of a drug den. The move follows a police raid uncovering a commercial drug stash, aiming to curb crime and improve local livability.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Verkuijl Quakkelaarstraat, Vlissingen |
| Closure Duration | 3 months |
| Legal Basis | Article 13b of the Opium Act |
| Date of Police Raid | January 27, 2026 |
| Mayor Involved | Mayor Van den Tillaar |
| Reason for Closure | Commercial quantity of drugs found |
The mayor of Vlissingen holds authority under the Opium Act to close properties linked to drug-related crimes, aiming to reduce public nuisance and enhance community safety. This action reflects the municipality’s role in enforcing local law and order in collaboration with police.
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Mayor closes drug den on Verkuijl Quakkelaarstraat
On March 12, 2026, Mayor Van den Tillaar, acting on police advice, ordered the closure of a property on Verkuijl Quakkelaarstraat in Vlissingen for a period of three months after a commercial quantity of drugs was found.
On January 27, 2026, a search operation was conducted at the property. Police discovered drugs inside, leading to the immediate detection of a criminal offense.
Opium Act
The mayor’s decision was made under Article 13b of the Opium Act.
Drug trafficking causes significant nuisance to the residential area and attracts criminal individuals. The measure aims to reduce drug-related crime and thereby enhance safety and livability in the community.