Cocaine press with gang logo found in Amsterdam rental home, judge approves eviction

In October 2025, authorities raided a rental property in Amsterdam after a neighbor reported suspicious activity involving numerous visitors. Inside the home, police discovered a full-scale cocaine processing facility spanning the entire residence, including chemicals, press molds, and branding plates featuring a gang logo. The presence of these hazardous materials posed significant risks of fire, explosions, and chemical exposure to residents in the vicinity.

The tenant, who cited struggles with substance abuse and health issues, claimed he found the drug paraphernalia on the street, a narrative the court dismissed as non-credible. Despite the man’s efforts to reform and his participation in a municipal work program, the Amsterdam court ordered the eviction of the property. The ruling emphasized that the severe threat to public safety and the clear breach of lease obligations necessitated the termination of his contract. This incident contributes to a record-breaking year for local authorities, who dismantled ten drug laboratories in the city during 2025, reflecting a broader trend of illicit production moving into residential areas across the Netherlands.