Police arrest 34 after deadly gang shootout in eastern Netherlands
Summary
Dutch police arrested 34 people after a gunfight in Overasselt, eastern Netherlands, that killed a security guard and injured two police officers. The shooting is linked to a long-running drug gang conflict and involved suspects from multiple countries.Key Facts
- The shootout happened around 4 a.m. when police arrived to check a suspicious house.
- Thirty-four suspects were arrested, including people from the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Algeria.
- A 51-year-old security guard died and two police officers were hurt but not seriously.
- Police found weapons, data devices, and vehicles during the arrests.
- The house had been targeted in a similar shooting last year.
- Authorities believe the violence relates to a drug gang led by Jos Leijdekkers, a well-known Dutch criminal.
- Dutch Minister of Justice praised police for a quick response and called the violence horrific.
- The investigation into the incident is still continuing.
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