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Vondelpark residents relieved by extra measures: "I feel unsafe on my bike"

Vondelpark residents relieved by extra measures: "I feel unsafe on my bike"

The City of Amsterdam has expanded its designated nuisance and drug-dealing zone to include Vondelpark and surrounding streets following a rise in crime and safety concerns. This new status allows police to intervene more quickly and issue area bans to individuals causing disturbances. Residents and local business owners expressed relief, citing frequent harassment and burglaries in the area.

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