Dutch police arrested more than 270 activists from Extinction Rebellion and Utrecht4Palestine after breaking up a highway blockade on the A12 near Utrecht.

Dutch police have closed their investigation into an incident where a woman broke her neck after a large piece of foam fell on her in Amsterdam last month, unable to identify those responsible, to the disappointment of the victim.

Dutch police have arrested one man and a teenager in connection with separate incidents involving attacks on young women riding their bikes.

An audit has revealed that Dutch police failed to investigate over 10,000 serious crime reports in 2024, effectively shelving them. This finding by the Court of Audit highlights significant shortcomings in crime investigation.

A six-year-old murder case, dubbed the "Dutch Henry Nowak" case, has resurfaced with accusations that Dutch police covered up the killing of a 14-year-old girl. The mother claims police wanted to avoid creating a "Wilders effect," referring to the far-right politician Geert Wilders.

Dutch police are investigating an explosion in an Amsterdam residential block, suspecting a group of young men built explosives for a planned robbery in Germany.

Dutch police have identified at least eight men suspected of drugging, raping, and filming their wives or girlfriends. Four of the suspects are currently in custody.

A police officer involved in a widely discussed arrest at an asylum seeker center in Zeist, Netherlands, claims he was unaware the woman he pulled to the ground was pregnant.

Dutch police have launched an investigation into the use of force against a pregnant woman at a migrant center, following shocking videos circulating publicly. The footage shows an officer pushing the pregnant woman to the ground.

Dutch police are reviewing the force used by officers during the arrest of a pregnant refugee at an asylum seekers' center in Zeist, following an apparent assault.

Dutch police are investigating an alleged assault on a pregnant woman at a reception center, following reports of threats and vandalism involving a knife.

A bicycle repairman in Groningen, Netherlands, was arrested after attempting to secure a bait bike from a thief, only to be taken into custody himself by police.

During a speed control on the A4 highway, Dutch police seized the driving licenses of nine motorists who were driving at least 50 kilometers per hour too fast past roadworks, with one driver reaching 174 km/h.

Meta is not doing nearly enough against online shopping scams, the Dutch police said, warning consumers to be very wary of great offers on Facebook and Instagram.

Police in the Netherlands deployed water cannons and roadblocks to control ongoing anti-asylum riots, with the latest unrest occurring in Loosdrecht. Local officials have described the disturbances as acts of "terrorism."

Dutch police confiscated weapons, including knives, firearms, and strong fireworks, from teenagers and children a record 2,300 times in 2025. This marks a significant increase in seizures from minors.

Spain's Civil Guard, acting on tips from the DEA and Dutch police, boarded a vessel known as the 'Arconian' and seized a record 30 tons of cocaine, arresting its armed guards.

Five victims have reported online sexual offenses to Dutch police following an online campaign launched to identify more individuals harmed in a major international sextortion case.

A special investigation team in the Netherlands has arrested 41 individuals in the past two months who still had outstanding prison sentences, collectively amounting to 38 years.

An article discusses the role of the police, asserting that they are not a psychiatric shelter, highlighting a debate on the appropriate responsibilities of law enforcement.

Dutch police reported a rise in both the frequency and severity of violence against officers last year, leading to calls for tougher penalties for offenders.

Dutch police figures reveal that crack cocaine-related incidents have more than doubled since 2021, with 3,985 cases recorded in 2025 and October marking a new record high.

Dutch police have released video footage showing an explosive attack that targeted a building belonging to the Christians for Israel foundation.

Dutch police have released images of a 23-year-old man believed to be involved in a fatal shooting at a gas station in Muiden.

Dutch police have arrested an 18-year-old man from Utrecht in connection with the assault of a PowNed reporter in the Overvecht district last month.

A 25-year-old man from Den Bosch, Netherlands, has been arrested by police on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack.

Police in Rotterdam have arrested eight men, aged 20 to 34, as part of a major investigation into the "VerifTools" platform, which was used to generate large-scale images of fake ID documents. The suspects face charges related to the fraudulent activity.

Dutch police are urgently searching for 41-year-old convicted sex offender Anne Dijkstra, who escaped from a psychiatric treatment facility in Groningen.

Dutch police have identified 48 suspects involved in fake cop scams since launching a public shaming campaign, out of an estimated 100 suspects.

Dutch police seized more than three thousand kilograms of cocaine and arrested eight individuals in two interconnected operations.

Dutch police issued 112 fines to motorists who filmed a serious accident on the N279 near Heeswijk-Dinther, taking photos and videos while driving past the scene.

A senior Dutch police official informed Politico that foreign governments are increasingly recruiting 'ordinary Europeans' for espionage and sabotage activities.

Dutch police have released two surveillance camera images of men suspected of being involved in an attack at a Jewish school in Amsterdam over the weekend, hoping the public can help identify them.

Dutch police have released images of two suspects involved in a severe assault in Rotterdam in mid-January, where a man was beaten, kicked, and stabbed on the street.

A study reveals that one in three owners of doorbell and security cameras registered with the Dutch police's Camera in Beeld system are retaining recorded footage of public spaces for periods exceeding legal limits.

The Dutch police leadership and Justice Minister David van Weel apologized to officers after more than 1,700 personnel were questioned over

Dutch police have launched a campaign to combat the rising number of fake cop and fake helpdesk scams, threatening to publicly humiliate approximately 100 scammers still at large.

Dutch police have started a large-scale campaign to flush out hundreds of suspected fraudsters targeting mostly elderly people by often...

Amsterdam police have successfully taken down a website that was facilitating the trade of stolen data, marking a significant win against cybercrime.

Around 1,700 police officers across the Netherlands are under investigation for improperly accessing information related to the 'Lisa case' in police systems, with most likely not working on the actual case.

Dutch police are again using hologram technology in an effort to solve a cold case, this time to track down...

Dutch police have issued an urgent public appeal for assistance in locating three missing teenagers who have not been seen since an unspecified date.

Dutch police are defending their use of force during an arrest in Zeist where a pregnant woman was knocked down, stating the violence was necessary. Details of the incident remain undisclosed to the public.

Dutch police have arrested a minor on suspicion of planning a terrorist offense, which authorities have linked to nihilist violent extremism.

Dutch police have arrested a 40-year-old man in Middelburg in connection with the death of a 35-year-old man who was found severely injured on a city street.

Dutch police have arrested three men in connection with the kidnapping, hostage-taking, and severe assault of a Spanish national earlier this year in Pernis.

Dutch police have reportedly foiled an alleged plot to plant an explosive device or set fire to a synagogue, with a suspect involved in the plans.

A new trial has begun in the Netherlands, involving research agency TNO and the police, to measure truck exhaust gases while vehicles are in motion. A specialized 'sniffing bus' equipped with mobile devices is being used for this purpose.

Dutch police have launched an investigation into the suspected drugging and sexual assault of multiple women.

A heavily pregnant woman was reportedly thrown to the ground by a Dutch police officer at an asylum shelter in Zeist while attempting to ask a question. The incident has drawn attention and concern.

Videos show a pregnant woman being thrown to the ground by an officer at a Dutch immigration center. Dutch police state that only part of the incident is visible in the footage, and an investigation is underway.

Dutch police are under fire after a video emerged showing officers assaulting a pregnant woman at an asylum centre. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and an investigation.

Dutch police have reported receiving threats via social media in response to an arrest made at an asylum seekers' center in Zeist.

A Dutch police officer is under investigation for alleged police brutality after videos circulated showing him violently dragging a woman to the ground, leading to a scuffle.

The Cybercrime Team of the Police Unit The Hague, in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), successfully disrupted and took offline a large Asocks botnet that was controlled via Netherlands-based servers.

Dutch police have removed an online photo of a minor victim of an assault in Eindhoven after an error. The police had released photos of a suspect last Friday, which inadvertently included one of the victims.

Dutch police have identified 74 out of 100 suspects involved in fake cop and helpdesk scams following a special operation. This initiative successfully identified three-quarters of the wanted fraudsters.

Dutch police state they can partly explain the observed increase in violence perpetrated by law enforcers, emphasizing that the issue requires further in-depth investigation.

Dutch police officers applied force more frequently last year, with the number of violent incidents increasing by 9 percent to over 25,000, a trend attributed to a hardening society.

Dutch police and the Public Prosecution Service have closed their 33-year investigation into the 1993 disappearance of then-18-year-old Tanja Groen, though questions about her fate remain.

Dutch police dismantled an unauthorized right-wing protest outside the asylum reception center in Ter Apel, arresting two people after confrontations with officers.

A report or initiative in the Netherlands emphasizes that police officers are becoming more resilient and are trained not to discriminate. This suggests a focus on improving police conduct and training.

The Dutch national police have announced a significant policy overhaul, requiring all 60,000 officers to make combating online crime a daily part of their duties.

Dutch police officers were targeted in nearly 13,000 violent incidents in 2025, marking a significant increase of approximately 2,000 incidents compared to 2019.

Dutch police arrested more than 200 Extinction Rebellion activists after they blocked the A12 highway near De Meern, close to Utrecht. A separate group of six drivers was also detained during the protest.

Dutch police reported uncovering fewer drug labs in 2025 compared to previous years, but noted an increase in the number of labs found in urban areas.

Three police officers involved in the arrest of a 38-year-old man in Oss last year will not be prosecuted for his death, following an investigation by the Rijksrecherche. The Public Prosecution Servic

Dutch police seized 50,000 euros in banknotes hidden inside a teddy bear at a postal sorting center near Maastricht. Employees alerted authorities after noticing the unusual consistency of the plush toy.

Dutch police intervened to remove 'Geef Tegengas' activists who had occupied the Betuweroute railway line between Lent and Elst since midday.

Dutch police have initiated a campaign to identify and offer help to victims of sextortion. The initiative aims to provide support and resources to those affected by online sexual exploitation.

The accessibility of the Netherlands' non-emergency police number 0900-8844 has worsened in recent years, with longer waiting times and more callers hanging up, according to police figures.

Dutch police are investigating a potential connection between the deaths of two ABN Amro employees, one found in an Amsterdam residence and another in a parking lot near a station in Nieuw-Ven.

The Dutch cabinet has approved a proposal to give police greater authority to collect information from public sections of social media and other online platforms.

Almost half of the one hundred wanted fraud suspects, whose images were publicly shared by Dutch police on screens along roads, have either reported themselves or been identified, leading to their photos being taken offline.

Dutch police have now published 79 photos of suspected fraudsters who posed as police officers or bank workers, in hopes...

Dutch police are searching for a getaway car used after a 36-year-old Iranian-Dutch police officer, an opponent of the Iranian regime, was shot in Schoonhoven last Thursday.

Dutch police have arrested three minors, aged 14, 15, and 16, in connection with a filmed assault that occurred earlier this month in Enkhuizen.

A Dutch police officer who wounded a man with a chainsaw during a raid last summer will not be prosecuted, as the Public Prosecution Service concluded the use of the saw was justified.

Dutch police have arrested five boys, aged 12 to 15, in connection with aggravated assault in Beverwijk and two counts of attempted manslaughter in Heemskerk.

The Dutch police leadership has issued an apology for sending letters to 1,700 police officers who accessed the file in the 'Lisa case', stating that the letters can be disregarded.

Dutch police are launching an unprecedented large-scale campaign to distribute images of hundreds of suspected fraudsters, including fake agents, on public screens, TV, and online advertisements.

Dutch police arrested a 20-year-old man from Amsterdam in connection with several bomb attacks carried out in Germany.

Dutch police have added the email addresses of Odido customers to a website where people can check if their data...

Dutch police have once again created a hologram of a suspect in a serious sex crime case from 2009. The 3D model is being distributed in hopes of finally solving the rape case.

Dutch police, in collaboration with FastNL, have arrested three men who were wanted to serve substantial prison sentences.

Lithuanian border guards in Vilnius found a Toyota RAV4 SUV that had been reported stolen in the Netherlands in October.

Dutch police have arrested a man in Venlo in connection with the severe beating of two women in Utrecht.

Dutch police have launched a crackdown on vehicles equipped with secret compartments, which criminals use to transport weapons, drugs, and money, estimating around a hundred such builders operate in the Netherlands.

Dutch police reportedly breached the human rights of a video journalist who was wrongly arrested while covering a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

Dutch police seized a fatbike capable of reaching speeds up to 100 km/h during a check in Boxtel, Vught, and Sint-Michielsgestel.

Police in the Netherlands have arrested four men and are investigating allegations that they drugged and sexually assaulted numerous women.

Dutch police are investigating multiple cases of drug-facilitated rape, describing the filming of such acts as 'next level' and a 'low point for society.' Authorities have searched the homes of eight men in connection with these investigations.

Dutch police are seeking multiple suspects involved in a highly violent assault that occurred on January 21 at an Albert Heijn supermarket in the center of Groningen, releasing images to aid in their search.

Dutch police are at the forefront of innovative training methods, utilizing virtual reality to simulate scenarios involving handcuffing suspects, shooting, and resuscitation. This advanced training aims to better prepare officers for real-life situations.

A police agent involved in an incident of violence during an arrest at an asylum seekers' center in Zeist, Netherlands, stated he would have acted differently if he had known the woman was pregnant.

Dutch police are facing an online furore after footage went viral showing personnel assaulting a pregnant woman in Zeist on May 19.

Dutch police are investigating the use of force by officers during an arrest at an asylum seekers' center in Zeist, after videos circulating on social media showed parts of the incident.

Dutch police have successfully seized servers, delivering a significant blow to the operations of Russian hacking groups.

Dutch police and the public prosecution service have identified 74 out of 100 fraud suspects whose CCTV stills were published as part of the 'Game Over' campaign.

Dutch police are urging parents to talk with their daughters after a surge in 'meidenhuizen' or 'girls' houses' on WhatsApp, where girls as young as 11 share personal content, potentially being secretly watched by men.

Dutch police officers used force in 25,404 incidents in 2025, an increase of around 12% on the previous year, amid a rise in riots and mental health crises.

Dutch police confiscated more weapons from minors last year, with 2,300 instances in 2025, primarily involving prohibited bladed weapons but also 442 firearms or their components.

Dutch police have intervened for the third day in a row at a protest against an asylum seeker center in Apeldoorn, while a separate incident saw an explosion occur at a planned reception facility in Den Bosch.

Dutch police have arrested a 37-year-old man with no fixed residence in connection with an explosion that occurred at the office of the D66 political party.

Authorities confirmed that a 59-year-old man from Brielle was shot by police in Rotterdam-Hoogvliet, marking the sixth such incident in the Netherlands in four weeks.

Dutch police are testing new weapons for riot control following severe riots by right-wing extremists in The Hague last year.

An annual report released in the Netherlands indicates a significant and continuing increase in aggression and violence targeting police officers. The findings highlight a growing challenge for law enforcement personnel across the country.

Dutch police arrested nine men suspected of belonging to a criminal gang responsible for approximately 10 ATM explosions in Germany and Switzerland between 2023 and 2025.

A police officer from Utrecht has been arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage girl in Nieuwegein. Authorities are investigating the serious allegations against the officer.

Dutch police are investigating a series of explosions that occurred at a Turkish cultural center in Badhoevedorp. Authorities are probing potential links between the multiple incidents.

Erwin van E., a 62-year-old Tilburg neighborhood police officer suspected of leaking confidential police information to criminals for years, will remain in custody.

Dutch police have issued a warning about an international sextortion campaign, urging victims to come forward. Dozens of women and girls across several countries were reportedly coerced into performing degrading sexual acts on camera.

Dutch police have arrested a 50-year-old woman from Emmen for her alleged involvement in the 2017 Drenthe trunk murder, where 31-year-old Ralf Meinema was found dead.

Dutch police fired a shot during an arrest last night, after officers were called to an incident involving a person exhibiting 'unexplained behavior' which escalated, requiring an arrest team.

A police officer in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, will be prosecuted for shooting a motorist in early 2024, with the Public Prosecution Service concluding that the officer's actions were not in line with regulations.

Dutch police have arrested three more suspects in connection with an explosion at a synagogue in Rotterdam and a planned related incident.

Dutch police have released a photo of one of two suspects involved in an explosion at an office building in the Zuidas district, which occurred a week ago. The image was shown on the program Opsporing Verzocht.

Dutch police have released recognizable images of 79 individuals wanted in connection with 'babbeltrucs' (scams). These fraudsters often impersonate police officers or bank employees to swindle money, jewelry, and other valuables from victims, frequently targeting the elderly.

Dutch police have arrested a fifth suspect, a 19-year-old, in connection with an arson attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam. Authorities are also investigating possible Iranian involvement in the incident.

Dutch police have released photos of two suspects in a bombing at a Jewish school in Amsterdam, appealing to the public for any information.

Dutch authorities are probing a suspected arson attack following an explosion at a synagogue in Rotterdam, with investigations currently underway.

Dutch police have discovered two feet in a river near Dordrecht, with one belonging to a 75-year-old woman, from two separate missing persons cases.

Dutch police have arrested five boys, aged 12 to 15, for severe assault in Beverwijk and attempted murder in Heemskerk, with reports indicating the violence was filmed.

Dutch police have arrested a 29-year-old man suspected of breaking into a home in Goudswaard, South Holland, and committing two rapes.

A police team leader in Heerlen, Netherlands, who was recently suspended, is on the VVD party's election list. The local VVD branch has announced it is taking measures in response.

The Dutch Data Protection Authority has expressed serious concern after reports revealed that approximately 1,700 police employees viewed the file of a girl who died in a biking accident. This incident has sparked a debate about privacy violations versus effective policing.

Approximately 1,700 Dutch police officers and support staff are reported to have illegally accessed online files related to the rape and murder of 17-year-old Lisa.

The police stopped using the Criminality Anticipation System (CAS) in December, an algorithm that predicted the risk of criminal activity. The force confirmed this after reports in the Volkskrant.

The Dutch police have quietly stopped using their once-lauded crime prediction system, CAS, which was designed to forecast criminal activity.