Amsterdam woman (26) suspected of directing teenage hitmen for liquidations
Melissa P., a 26-year-old from Amsterdam, is on trial for allegedly recruiting and directing minors to commit severe violent crimes, including planned murders and shootings. The public prosecution service accuses her of facilitating these attacks by providing weapons and transport, with the court ordering that she remain in custody as the case continues.
Melissa P., a 26-year-old from Amsterdam, is currently facing trial as the primary suspect for allegedly orchestrating extreme gun violence involving minors. Prosecutors claim she recruited young individuals to carry out serious crimes, including the preparation of murder and targeted shootings. In one instance, P. is accused of driving a 13-year-old boy to Hamburg with the intention of having him shoot a member of the Hells Angels. The minor was intercepted by police before the act could be carried out.
Furthermore, P. is linked to a shooting at a residence in Wormerveer, where she allegedly directed an 18-year-old shooter to fire into a home despite knowing children were playing nearby. Another incident involved two Scandinavian teenagers apprehended in an Amsterdam hotel while in possession of a firearm. Authorities allege P. provided logistical support for these attacks, including weapons, vehicles, and communication devices. Following the court's first session, the judge ordered that P. remain in custody, with the legal proceedings scheduled to resume on January 12.
Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
