Rotterdam Archives

Teen Arrested with Automatic Weapon near Rotterdam Crime Scenes; Explosions Lead to 14-Year-Old’s Injury

Rotterdam, Netherlands – A 16-year-old boy was apprehended by police in Rotterdam on suspicion of possessing an automatic weapon near the site of an attempted kidnapping. The teenager was seen on Jacques Dutilhweg, where several explosions had also occurred recently. Authorities reported that a 14-year-old boy sustained injuries in one of the explosions and was subsequently taken into custody as a suspect. The older boy, hailing from Capelle aan den IJssel, was observed riding a …

Explosion in Rotterdam Apartment Building Linked to Cocaine Washing Facility, Sources Say

Rotterdam, Netherlands – Authorities suspect that a cocaine-washing facility may have led to an explosion in a Rotterdam apartment building, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. Sources have connected two of the victims to the drug lab, which was reportedly located in a business premises rented by a 34-year-old Rotterdam resident. The tragic incident occurred on Schammenkamp and has raised concerns about the presence of illegal drug operations within the city. The explosion, which …

Rotterdam mayor to visit explosion site and address concerns about drug labs in neighborhoods

Rotterdam, Netherlands – The mayor of Rotterdam, Ahmed Aboutaleb, is set to visit the site of last week’s explosion at Schammenkamp on Friday, where three people tragically lost their lives. The purpose of the visit is to speak to the police and others who were involved in responding to the incident. Afterward, Mayor Aboutaleb will visit a nearby school to engage with the local community affected by the explosion in Rotterdam-Zuid. Despite the mayor’s planned …

Tenant Arrested in Rotterdam Building Explosion Investigation

Rotterdam, Netherlands – A 34-year-old man named Jalal O. has been arrested in connection with a massive explosion and fire in an apartment building on Schammenkamp in Rotterdam-Zuidwijk. He is the tenant of the warehouse where the explosion took place, according to RTV Rijnmond. The police have indicated that more arrests may be possible as the investigation continues. The explosion and subsequent fire caused significant damage and raised concerns about the safety of the neighborhood. …

Rotterdam Explosion Linked to Alleged Drug Lab; First Arrest Made as Investigation Continues

Rotterdam, Netherlands – A recent explosion and subsequent fire that resulted in the deaths of three individuals in an apartment building on Schammenkamp in Rotterdam has led local authorities to suspect the involvement of a 34-year-old man in drug manufacturing activities. Following the discovery of evidence pointing towards drug production within the residential block, the Rotterdam resident was taken into police custody on Saturday, with additional arrests expected as the investigation continues. The massive explosion …

Families Clash with Police at Rotterdam Explosion Site as Hope Fades for Missing Men

THE HAGUE, Netherlands – Two people were arrested at the site of an explosion in Rotterdam as the families of two missing men attempted to stop the demolition of the building that collapsed. The families clashed with the police as they desperately tried to prevent the destruction of the apartment building where their loved ones are still believed to be buried under the rubble. The explosion and subsequent fire occurred on Monday, and the families …

Gunman Opens Fire at University Hospital Campus in Rotterdam, Causing Multiple Deaths and Fires, Suspect Arrested

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — A gunman opened fire in a classroom at a university hospital campus in Rotterdam, resulting in multiple fatalities, Dutch police announced on Thursday. A 32-year-old suspect was apprehended after shots were fired at the Rotterdam Medical Centre and a nearby home, with fires breaking out at both locations. The extent of the injuries at each site was not immediately clear. Footage circulating online showed police directing students, some in medical gowns, to …

Gunman Kills 3, Sets Fires in Rotterdam Hospital and Neighborhood

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands – A gunman wearing combat clothing opened fire at multiple locations in Rotterdam, resulting in the deaths of a teacher, a local woman, and her daughter. The suspect, a 32-year-old university student, first shot and killed a 39-year-old woman in his neighborhood, then set her house on fire before heading to the Erasmus Medical Center. There, he entered a classroom and fatally shot a 46-year-old teacher before being arrested near the hospital. According …