The police traced the suspect through earlier investigations into drug trafficking. Various narcotics were found in the garage box, including hashish and bags of white powder. These are still being investigated by forensic authorities for exact quantity and composition.
Afterwards, the home of the tenant of this garage box was searched. There, we also found various hard drugs and 10,000 euros in cash. A suspect was arrested in the home, a 21-year-old man from Emmeloord.
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