In the afternoon, officers followed up on the anonymous tip in Bergharen. On the site, they stumbled upon a functioning lab for the production of narcotics. They found a quantity of illegal substances there, as well as various materials used for drug production. The investigation team, in collaboration with the National Facility for Dismantling (LFO), is conducting further investigations into the case and the discovered substances.
The five suspects are still in custody and under restrictions.
The Danger of Drug Labs
Drug labs pose a significant danger to the surrounding area. The chemical substances used in such labs can be extremely flammable or explosive and present a serious risk to both the health of local residents and the environment. Often, harmful waste materials are dumped, which can lead to water pollution and other serious consequences for nature and wildlife.
Keep Crime Out of Your Neighborhood
Signs of drug dealing in your neighborhood include a house or garage where many people come and go at odd times or groups of young people quickly handing something to passersby. You may find these situations suspicious. But did you know that these can be signs of criminal activities? Write down what you notice and do not hesitate to report it. Reporting can be done in many different ways, to the police via 0900-844 or completely anonymously via Report Crime Anonymously at 0800-7000. Tips are always treated confidentially and can never be traced back to the informant. With these reports, the police can initiate or further assist in an investigation. On www.houdmisdaaduitjebuurt.nl you can discover what suspicious signals are and what you can do if you see them.
Be Alert as a Property Owner
In addition to reports from citizens, the police also asks business owners to be vigilant. Criminals are increasingly trying to rent or buy warehouses and sheds for the production or storage of drugs and chemicals. It may seem like a lucrative deal, but collaborating with criminals can lead to serious legal and financial consequences, as well as risks to ones own safety.
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