Amsterdam Explosion: Police Suspect Explosives Gang Activity

Amsterdam police are investigating a powerful explosion that rocked a residential building, injuring seven people and prompting the evacuation of around 400 residents. The blast occurred in a neighboring building of a residential block, causing a fire and partial collapse.

Authorities are exploring the possibility that criminal elements, potentially a gang known for ATM bombings in Germany, were involved in manufacturing explosives. Reports from local newspapers, citing fire department and witness accounts, suggest young men may have been producing explosive devices in the building's basement, possibly in preparation for a robbery in Germany.

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We are trying to track down those who produce and place the explosive devices.

Mayor Femke Halsema described the alleged manufacturing of explosives in a residential area as "anti-social." She raised concerns about whether the police were aware of such activities, especially since residents apparently knew about them. Halsema highlighted the "gigantic" problem of preparing for explosive attacks in residential areas, emphasizing the ongoing efforts to apprehend those responsible for producing and placing the devices.

This incident comes amid a backdrop of ongoing criminal activity involving explosives in the Netherlands. For years, a Dutch criminal group has been implicated in ATM bombings across Germany. The police are working to identify and apprehend the individuals involved in both the manufacturing and deployment of these dangerous devices.

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