The Public Prosecution Service demands 7 years imprisonment against a 19-year-old man from Dordrecht suspected of causing two explosions at the Wingerd in The Hague. He is also suspected of preparatory acts. He allegedly recruited two minor boys to carry out criminal tasks. A 19-year-old co-defendant who was aware of everything faces a demand of 4 years imprisonment.
On March 7, 2025, residents at the Wingerd in The Hague were startled in the middle of the night by a loud bang. It was the start of a series of incidents on this street, for which the police have so far arrested 10 people. A series of incidents that caused incredible fear among the streets residents.
Destroyed
The explosion at the house caused a lot of damage. The front door of the house was completely destroyed and the force was so great that the living rooms inner door was blown out of its frame. Not only the house was damaged, but also the cars parked nearby. The 78-year-old resident was injured by shards on the ground. A day later, on March 9, 2025, another heavy explosion occurred, this time at another house on the street.
Two suspects stand trial who are both suspected of having played an important role in the explosions of March 7 and 9. The 19-year-old men from Dordrecht allegedly received the explosive on March 6, a day before the explosion, and delivered it to another man. This man then allegedly placed the explosive at the front door. Investigation of the main suspects phone shows that the two had contact shortly after the explosion. Footage of the explosion itself was also found on the phone. On March 9, the suspects repeated the act. They delivered an explosive and brought a man to The Hague who then placed the explosive.
“Grab that bomb like that”
On March 10, 2025, it was almost happening again at another house on the Wingerd. Two boys aged 14 and 15 were caught red-handed with a heavy explosive. They had a bucket with nearly a kilo of flash powder. Investigation of the phones showed that the boys were recruited by the main suspect, who also brought the boys to The Hague. Chat data showed that the main suspect then directed the boys. Even when the police, the ‘Sco2’, were in the neighborhood, the main suspect said: “Grab that bomb like that” and “Make it work.”
According to the Public Prosecution Service, the main suspect played a leading role in this series of explosions. He recruited and directed the minors and acted ruthlessly. The co-defendant, who was repeatedly involved in collecting explosives, picking up multiple suspects, and transporting them, was aware of everything, according to the Public Prosecution Service.
“Because of them, two life-threatening explosions took place. The suspects played a crucial role and exploited other - vulnerable - persons for their purposes,” said the Public Prosecution Service. These are facts for which the Public Prosecution Service considers long prison sentences appropriate and necessary.
