Seven arrests and 22 raids in major drug and money laundering investigation
October 11, 2022

On Tuesday morning, the police arrested seven suspects in a large-scale investigation into money laundering and drug trafficking in Rotterdam, Bergschenhoek, Oostvoorne, Ouderkerk aan den IJssel and Amsterdam. Arrest teams raided 22 locations, including Luxembourg and Serbia.

Two years of research
The investigation into the criminal organization started two years ago when information came in about possible criminal activities of the suspects. A team of financial investigators led by the Public Prosecution Service Rotterdam then started collecting evidence against the suspects. That led to the arrests and raids on Tuesday morning.

Limits
The seven suspects arrested in Rotterdam, Bergschenhoek, Oostvoorne, Ouderkerk aan den IJssel and Amsterdam are in restrictions and may only have contact with their lawyer. The Hague, Montfoort, Hoogvliet, Valkenburg and Denekamp were also raided.

Mega operation
Hundreds of police officers are involved in the operation, including arrest teams and a security unit. The police expect that the searches of homes and business premises in the Netherlands and abroad will last all day.