When the police officers responded to the report, they saw a man matching the description at Rotterdam-Zuid station. The officers ordered the man to stop, and a warning shot was fired. A 19-year-old man without a fixed residence was arrested. The firearm was found a short distance away and confiscated. The police would like to get in touch with witnesses who know more about the threat on West-Varkenoordseweg and the disposal of the weapon at Rotterdam-Zuid station. Further arrests are not ruled out.
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Source published: 16 December 25
One Arrest and Firearm Removed from the Streets; Police Seek Witnesses
Gebied: Rotterdam
Around 8:00 PM, the emergency dispatch received a report that someone was threatened with a firearm on West-Varkenoordseweg. Shortly after, based on the description, the suspect was arrested and the firearm was confiscated. The police are seeking witnesses and video footage.
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