The operation focused on a house on Prins Mauritslaan in Harderwijk. Early in the afternoon, two suspected buyers were arrested near the address, carrying narcotics. They were men aged 47 and 49 from Harderwijk.
Arrests in the House
It was then decided to enter the house. Three men were arrested inside, including the resident. Additionally, a 27-year-old man from Rotterdam and a 28-year-old man without a fixed residence were detained. A significant amount of narcotics, mostly pre-packaged, was found in the house. Everything was seized and will be further investigated.
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Drug trafficking causes serious nuisance in residential neighborhoods. It also affects residents sense of security. Furthermore, the social consequences of addiction for addicts and their environment are enormous. For the police and their partners, this is reason to prioritize tackling it. Besides the arrests and seizure of the items found, Mayor Jeroen Joon of Harderwijk has decided to close the house immediately.
Share Information and Suspicions
If you suspect drug crime in your area, always report it to the police. You can call 0900-8844 or report completely anonymously via Meld Misdaad Anoniem: 0800-7000. Meld Misdaad Anoniem is independent from the police and only forwards tips if nothing can be traced back to you as the reporter. All information, no matter how small it may seem, can be important.
More tips on suspicious signs to watch for can be found at houdmisdaaduitjebuurt.nl.
