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Amsterdam canal house on Keizersgracht squatted, police move to evict

Police have initiated the eviction of a building occupied by squatters on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam after discovering the entry in progress. The squatters claimed they were driven to occupy the neglected property due to the city's ongoing housing crisis.

Police have announced plans to evict a group of squatters who occupied a building on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam on Monday evening. Authorities discovered the unauthorized entry in progress around 7:30 p.m. near the Leidsestraat, allowing law enforcement to proceed with an immediate removal without requiring a formal complaint from the property owner.

In a distributed statement, the individuals involved explained that they were seeking housing due to the lack of available living space in the city. They argued that the building had been left vacant and neglected, despite the owner possessing multiple properties and residing elsewhere. The squatters expressed their intention to maintain the property and contribute positively to the neighborhood, citing their desire for stable housing during the upcoming winter months. Police confirmed the ongoing situation but did not specify the number of people occupying the premises.

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