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Second explosion in two weeks blows mailboxes out of facade in Osdorp

Second explosion in two weeks blows mailboxes out of facade in Osdorp

A second explosion in two weeks has damaged mailboxes and a parked car at an apartment complex in the Osdorp district of Amsterdam. Police are investigating the incident and seeking witnesses to determine if there is a connection to a previous blast at the same site.

An explosion occurred early Monday morning around 5:00 a.m. in the Osdorp neighborhood of Amsterdam, destroying mailboxes attached to an apartment building facade. Debris from the blast scattered across the sidewalk, and a nearby parked vehicle sustained minor damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

Police have confirmed that this is the second explosion at the same location within a two-week period, following an initial blast that occurred between September 20 and 21. Authorities are currently investigating a potential link between the two events. Investigators are actively searching for witnesses and requesting that anyone with security camera footage or relevant information come forward to assist with the ongoing inquiry into these targeted attacks.

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

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