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Mailboxes blown out of facade in Osdorp explosion

An apartment complex in Osdorp was targeted by an explosive for the second time in three days, resulting in significant damage to mailboxes and building doors. Police are investigating the incident and seeking witnesses as part of a broader crackdown on a string of recent explosions in the neighborhood.

An explosive device detonated at an apartment complex on Saaftingestraat in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam overnight, causing significant structural damage. The blast completely dislodged a block of mailboxes from the building facade and damaged two nearby doors. Residents reported hearing a loud bang at approximately 12:15 a.m. This incident marks the second time in three days that this specific apartment building has been targeted by an explosion, following an earlier attack during the night of November 8 to 9.

Local authorities have noted a recent increase in explosions throughout Osdorp, which may be linked to ongoing conflicts between youth groups. While online rumors suggest tensions between factions from Slotermeer and Osdorp, police have not yet confirmed a connection to the latest incident. Investigators are currently appealing to the public for witnesses and any available video footage that could assist in their ongoing inquiry into these recurring violent acts.

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