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City council pushes for supermarket beer ban during Heemskerk festivals: 'Things happen there that you don't want to see'

City council pushes for supermarket beer ban during Heemskerk festivals: 'Things happen there that you don't want to see'

The Heemskerk local government is proposing a ban on supermarket alcohol sales during the annual Volksfeesten to combat public nuisance and underage drinking. Despite previous measures like increased security and fencing, the festivities have continued to experience violence and excessive alcohol consumption.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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