rssMar 25, 2026, 13:07

De Pizzabakkers explosions: Prosecutor demands 2.5 years for middleman (19)

The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 2.5-year prison sentence for a 19-year-old Amsterdam man for his role in an attempted explosion at a "De Pizzabakkers" restaurant. He is accused of providing a 14-year-old with instructions and a homemade bomb to target the establishment on Plantage Kerklaan in September. A court ruling is expected on April 8, as investigations continue into further suspects linked to a series of explosions at the restaurant chain.

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