Rhôneweg party center closed after series of violent incidents

The party center located near Sloterdijk station in Amsterdam has been ordered to close following a series of violent incidents. Mayor Halsema mandated the closure, citing that previous police interventions and safety measures implemented by the operator failed to prevent further unrest. Recent violence includes a severe assault where a woman was struck on the head during a dispute and a shooting incident earlier in September during the Lights Down Low event.

This decision marks another chapter in the venue's troubled history. Two years ago, the location was thrust into the spotlight when rapper Bigidagoe, known as Danzel Silos, was fatally shot in a nearby parking lot after attending an event at the venue. Authorities believe the ongoing violence poses a persistent threat to public order and suspect the incidents are linked to the venue's operational practices. The recurring nature of these violent events ultimately forced the city to shut down the facility.