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Does the untouchability of the higher ups mentioned above stem from their political connections ? Or are there other factors involved ?
Hard to say. The Netherlands isn't Sicily, but in some communities in North Brabant, Limburg, South Holland...or even some of the Northern provinces there definitely does exist somewhat of a likewise culture; which of course can extend to local law enforcement and politics. By Western European standards some of the Dutch career criminals grew unusually big. You can't possibly get that big without connections of some sort.
