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Eight co-defendants of ‘Rico the Chilean’ on trial in messy mega-case over 2016 ‘missions’

Eight co-defendants of ‘Rico the Chilean’ on trial in messy mega-case over 2016 ‘missions’

Eight co-defendants of Rico the Chilean are currently on trial at the Amsterdam District Court for their involvement in a criminal organization. The case, which focuses on charges of money laundering and weapons possession, has seen a chaotic start almost ten years after the crimes were committed.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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