Investigators from the National Investigation and Interventions Unit (LO) had been tracking the suspects since April last year. The suspects are believed to be part of a group that particularly operates in the Gestel district of Eindhoven, engaging in various criminal activities. From drug trafficking to money laundering and dealing in the neighborhood. One of the individuals is also suspected of dealing in firearms. Most of the suspects reside or were born in Gestel. The police do not rule out further arrests.

For this case, investigators from the National Investigation and Interventions Unit closely collaborated with the East Brabant Unit. Eindhoven police officers played a crucial role. They knew the neighborhood and the suspects well and were able to pass on vital information to the investigators from the LO. This unit has knowledge and expertise in criminal financial flows and focuses on combating organized crime.

Thanks to the collaboration, police seized five vehicles during the action day, including several taxis. Additionally, police seized approximately 27,000 euros in cash and a quantity of drugs, including 20 amphetamine pills. Luxury goods were also found, such as two expensive watches (Rolex), a designer bag, and designer shoes.

The suspects will be presented to the examining magistrate on Friday, March 14.

Money Laundering
Money laundering regulates the payment traffic within the criminal industry and keeps it running. Concealing the criminal origin of proceeds from crimes allows perpetrators to remain out of reach of law enforcement agencies and enjoy their assets undisturbed. Combating money laundering is a priority for the National Investigation and Interventions Unit and the Public Prosecution Service because it is crucial for effectively combating various forms of serious crime. Annually, billions of euros in criminal money are laundered in the Netherlands. The undermining effect of this type of crime is increasingly visible when criminal money and influences reach the legal economy and society.

Undermining
Organized, undermining crime involves the mixing of the underworld and the upper world. Criminals exploit citizens, entrepreneurs, and service providers for their own gain and interests. Undermining undermines the rule of law and endangers the safety of society. Moreover, residents in their neighborhoods may face intimidation, extortion, corruption, violence, explosions, as well as risks of fire from drug labs and environmental pollution from drug dumping.

Keep crime out of your neighborhood
Everyone can help combat undermining crime and make our neighborhoods and streets safer by recognizing and responding to suspicious signals. Check the signals at www.houdmisdaaduitjebuurt.nl and discover what is strange or suspicious. Call us about suspicious situations directly via 112 or afterwards via phone 0900-8844. You can report online at www.politie.nl. Anonymous reporting is also possible via phone 0800-7000. Together we can combat organized crime in your street, school, work, or neighborhood.