Dozens arrested after fatal pre-dawn shootout in Dutch village
Summary
Police arrested 34 people from different countries after a deadly shooting early Tuesday in the Dutch village of Overasselt. The shooting involved heavily armed men and is believed to be connected to the gang of a known Dutch drug lord, Jos Leijdekkers.Key Facts
- A 51-year-old man, reportedly a security guard, died in the shooting.
- The shootout happened around 4 a.m. when armed men wearing balaclavas approached a house.
- Police were fired upon when they responded, and two officers were slightly injured.
- Authorities seized weapons, vehicles, and data storage devices during the arrests.
- The arrested group includes people from France, Belgium, Algeria, and the Netherlands.
- The shooting is linked to a conflict over hundreds of kilograms of cocaine.
- Jos Leijdekkers, a major Dutch drug lord, is suspected to be involved; he currently lives in Sierra Leone.
- Suspects face charges including murder, manslaughter, and preparing a kidnapping.
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