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Dangerous substance dumped in Nieuw-West waste container, police seek witnesses

Dangerous substance dumped in Nieuw-West waste container, police seek witnesses

Police are investigating the illegal dumping of jerrycans containing a dangerous substance in a waste container in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. The hazard was discovered when smoke and liquid leaked from a garbage truck during collection, prompting a response from the fire department and environmental specialists. Authorities are now seeking witnesses and camera footage to identify those responsible for the dumping.

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