The discovery of a weapon in a vehicle during a check on Monday, October 13, prompted the police to conduct further investigation at the drivers residence. During the initial search of the residence, weapons, ammunition, and a hemp plantation were found. The driver of the vehicle was arrested as a suspect. The suspect is a resident and is currently under full restrictions, so the police are not sharing additional information about the suspect. The suspect will be presented to the examining magistrate on Friday, October 17, during which the Public Prosecution Service will request that this person remains in pre-trial detention for an additional 14 days.
Specialist teams are conducting investigations
In the past few days, extensive investigations have taken place on-site. This investigation is not yet complete. Weapons and ammunition found have been seized and will be destroyed. Additionally, other traces are being examined and secured. Specialist search teams from both East Netherlands Unit and the National Expertise and Operations Unit are collaborating.
Great care
The investigation into the background of this discovery requires great care and takes time. This means that the investigation on-site will continue even after today. During the ongoing investigation, the police can share few additional details about what exactly has been found and what the background of this is. This is to prevent the ongoing investigation from being disrupted.
Sharing tips
The investigation team would like to get in touch with people who may know more about the background of this discovery. Information can be shared with the police via 0900-8844. This can be done anonymously by calling Meld Misdaad Anoniem at 0800-7000. Additionally, it is possible to share confidential information with the police via the Criminal Intelligence Team by calling 088 - 661 77 34.
