Earlier intercepted messages from Sky ECC led the police to a suspect. Thanks to information from those messages, the police were able to start an investigation and ultimately arrest the mentioned suspects. Additionally, four homes were searched on Friday morning in Nijmegen, Beuningen, and Lent. During these searches, large amounts of money, kilos of hard drugs, (fire)arms, data carriers, and valuable goods were found. Various materials used for manufacturing and distributing hard drugs were also discovered. All these items have been seized.

Suspect traced through encrypted messages

The suspicion is partly based on information from Sky ECC, an encrypted messaging service. In 2021, law enforcement succeeded in accessing millions of messages from users of the platform and were able to read encrypted messages from criminal organizations live. Sky ECC was taken offline by the police in March 2021 and the data was intercepted. To this day, the police track suspects via Sky ECC.

Combating arms and drug trafficking

Weapons do not belong on the streets. Possession of weapons increases the risk of violence and accidents with serious consequences. Therefore, we conduct strict controls and seize and destroy weapons.

Furthermore, drug trafficking has major consequences for society. It often goes hand in hand with threats, extortion, corruption, and violence. Drug criminals profit from enormous profits, while society bears the consequences and damage.

Keep crime out of your neighborhood

Criminals need people, houses, and businesses for their illegal activities. Do you see something suspicious in your neighborhood? Or do you think someone is involved in a form of crime or is being pressured to cooperate? On houdmisdaaduitjebuurt.nl you can find signs to watch for and information on what you can do. Want to share information anonymously? You can do so via Meld Misdaad Anoniem. This is an independent reporting point and not part of the police. You do not have to leave any details and information is only passed on if it cannot be traced back to you in any way.