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Three Amsterdammers arrested for fatal shooting in Overasselt, automatic rifle found

Authorities have arrested three Amsterdam residents aged 19 to 25 in connection with a fatal shooting in Overasselt that left a security guard dead and two police officers injured. During subsequent raids, police recovered an automatic rifle and a pistol, bringing the total number of suspects arrested in the case to 39.

Police have arrested three men from Amsterdam, aged 19, 24 and 25, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month in Overasselt. During raids conducted in Amsterdam, Diemen, and Hoofddorp, authorities seized an automatic rifle, a pistol, and various data storage devices. The suspects are currently being held in full restrictions, limiting their communication strictly to their legal counsel, as the investigation led by the East Netherlands police unit continues.

This incident traces back to September 1, when a group of armed individuals targeted the residence of a known drug criminal in Overasselt. A 51-year-old security guard from Wijchen was fatally shot during the confrontation, and two police officers responding to the scene sustained serious injuries. With these latest arrests, the total number of individuals apprehended in the case has reached 39, as authorities continue to process evidence and investigate the circumstances surrounding the violent attack.

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

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