Minor directed 23-year-old in Rijsenhout bombing
A 23-year-old man and a minor suspect are accused of carrying out a professional bomb attack on a home in Rijsenhout last December. While the 23-year-old remains in custody, his defense has requested his release, a motion currently opposed by the Public Prosecution Service due to concerns about organized crime involvement.
On December 30, a powerful bomb explosion caused significant damage to a residence on the Heermanszwet in Rijsenhout. The blast, which used an explosive device significantly stronger than standard pyrotechnics, destroyed windows and damaged parked vehicles. Although no injuries occurred, the incident has left the victims in fear. Prosecutors allege that 23-year-old W. from Spijkenisse carried out the attack under the direction of a minor who managed communications with an unknown mastermind. The Public Prosecution Service described the act as a professional attack that endangered residents and passersby.
W. has been detained for six months and his lawyer has requested his release, citing potential financial ruin and positive reports from probation services. However, prosecutors argue that the severity of the crime and the suspect's potential ties to a larger criminal network warrant continued detention. The court has yet to rule on the request, with the next pre-trial hearing scheduled for January 4 in Haarlem.
Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
