Overasselt shooting linked to escalating conflict over large quantity of Bolle Jos's cocaine
A fatal shooting occurred in Overasselt during an attack by a large armed group targeting a warehouse, resulting in the death of a security guard and the arrest of 34 suspects. Investigators believe the violence stems from a dispute over a missing 812-kilogram shipment of cocaine linked to the criminal network of Jos Leijdekkers.
A violent confrontation erupted in Overasselt early this morning when a group of dozens of armed men stormed a warehouse on the Ewijkseweg. During the attack, a 51-year-old security guard was fatally shot, and two police officers sustained injuries. A tactical intervention team responded to the scene, eventually arresting at least 34 individuals. The incident is believed to be tied to an escalating dispute over a large shipment of cocaine linked to the criminal organization of fugitive suspect Jos Leijdekkers.
Authorities suspect the conflict originated from the disappearance of an 812-kilogram drug shipment seized near the French-Spanish border in late August. Criminal associates targeted a middleman they suspected of stealing the illicit goods, attempting to forcibly recover the drugs from a property. The intended target of the attack was allegedly a known associate of Leijdekkers who was not present at the time. This location previously saw a similar shooting incident in July of last year.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
