paroolSep 29, 2026, 16:32

Community service for hundreds of kilos of fireworks found in storage unit under Amsterdam-West police station

A man received a community service sentence after authorities discovered 650 kilograms of illegal fireworks and weapons in his storage unit in Amsterdam. The court condemned the storage as highly dangerous to the surrounding residential community.

On November 29, 2025, authorities discovered 650 kilograms of illegal fireworks, a gas-powered weapon, and ammunition inside a storage unit at an apartment complex on Hoofdweg in Amsterdam. The haul included dangerous items such as shells, rockets, and over 2,000 pieces of firecrackers, which were stored without any safety precautions. An anonymous tip led police to the location, situated in a residential building located beneath a police station. The Amsterdam district court stated that the man acted thoughtlessly by storing such a massive amount of explosives in a residential area. Judges emphasized that his actions created an extremely dangerous environment for himself, his family, and all local residents. Consequently, the individual received a community service sentence for his role in the incident.

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

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