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'Rico the Chilean' now also suspected of attempting to solicit two contract killings

Amsterdam criminal Ricard R., known as 'Rico de Chileen,' is now suspected of attempting to incite two contract killings while already serving an eleven-year prison sentence. One of the targets was fatally shot in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood in 2018, and authorities are investigating if the murder was carried out on his orders. Ricard R. was previously convicted of leading a criminal organization involved in money laundering and murder.

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New Ajax coach happy with Daley Blind: He has the hunger to keep playing

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