paroolSep 6, 2026, 09:58

Police continue hunt for criminals after violent explosion in Overasselt: 26-year-old Belgian arrested in Amsterdam

A 26-year-old Belgian suspect has been arrested in Amsterdam following a fatal shooting in Overasselt that left a security guard dead and two officers wounded. Police have now taken 35 suspects into custody as they continue to recover evidence from the scene of the crime.

Police have arrested a 26-year-old Belgian man in Amsterdam in connection with a violent incident in the Gelderse village of Overasselt. The investigation follows a shooting last week that resulted in the death of 51-year-old security guard Berry Leenders and left two police officers injured. The violent confrontation occurred outside the home of a local resident and has been linked by various sources to organized crime figure Jos Leijdekkers.

Authorities have now apprehended 35 suspects in total, with 32 individuals currently held in detention. The group of suspects comprises a diverse range of nationalities, including French, Dutch, Algerian, Libyan, Ukrainian, and Belgian citizens. Investigators continue to scour the scene in Overasselt for evidence, utilizing tools like metal detectors to recover items such as unspent ammunition. While most suspects remain in custody, the police have limited public disclosures as the investigation into murder, manslaughter, and attempted murder remains ongoing.

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

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