Hundreds of thousands of euros worth of cocaine and a pistol found at Banneplein

Police discovered approximately 6.75 kilograms of cocaine, valued at hundreds of thousands of euros, during a raid at a property on Banneplein in Amsterdam on July 26. Officers initially responded to reports of a suspicious odor coming from the residence, at which point three suspects attempted to flee the scene. One individual was detained while in possession of a bag containing the narcotics. A subsequent search of the premises revealed further quantities of cocaine hidden throughout the home, along with drug manufacturing equipment including presses, stamps, and drying tents. A loaded Glock pistol was also recovered from the garden. Following the findings, Mayor Halsema ordered the property to be closed for three months. The official closure order states that the measure is intended to disrupt drug trafficking activities and prevent potential criminals from returning to the address. The residence was actively occupied prior to the police intervention, evidenced by the discovery of personal items and clothing inside.