Ridderkerk introduces weapon searches to ensure fairground safety
Visitors to the upcoming fairground in Ridderkerk can expect preventive searches for weapons from 31 March to 8 April. The measure aims to enhance safety and deter potential threats, allowing families to enjoy the event without concerns.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Ridderkerk, parking lot on Kastanjelaan |
| Duration of searches | 31 March - 8 April 2026 |
| Event dates | 1 - 6 April 2026 |
| Authorized by | Municipality, police, Public Prosecution |
| Focus of searches | Knives and other weapons |
| Mayor | Marco Oosterwijk |
The municipality of Ridderkerk, in collaboration with law enforcement, is responsible for maintaining public safety during large events like the fairground. Preventive measures such as searches are implemented under local governance to mitigate risks and ensure a secure environment for attendees.
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Preventive searches around fairground
The municipality of Ridderkerk, in consultation with the police and the Public Prosecution Service, has designated a safety risk area in Ridderkerk. In the area surrounding the fairground, the police are authorised to conduct preventive searches on anyone from 31 March to 8 April.
The fairground will be held from 1 to 6 April at the parking lot on Kastanjelaan. Around this area, the police will be able to check anyone in the first week of April for carrying knives or other types of weapons. In this way, the local tripartite (the mayor, police and Public Prosecution Service) hopes to curb illegal possession of weapons.
Mayor Marco Oosterwijk: “The fairground has been a popular event in Ridderkerk for many years. We want to keep it that way. At the same time, the safety of visitors is our top priority. Preventive searches are a far-reaching measure. But we hope that in this way, we can show people with ill intentions that they are in the wrong place in Ridderkerk. This way, everyone can enjoy all the wonderful things the fairground has to offer.”
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