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'Rico the Chilean' now also suspected of attempting to solicit two contract killings

Amsterdam criminal Ricard R., known as 'Rico de Chileen,' is now suspected of attempting to incite two contract killings while already serving an eleven-year prison sentence. One of the targets was fatally shot in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood in 2018, and authorities are investigating if the murder was carried out on his orders. Ricard R. was previously convicted of leading a criminal organization involved in money laundering and murder.

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Atalanta fan arrested for ACAB shirt: "We will never accept that"

An Atalanta football fan was arrested in Amsterdam yesterday for wearing a shirt with the slogan ACAB, which refers to anti-police sentiments. The supporter was detained for several hours, causing him to miss the scheduled match against Ajax. Despite a heavy police presence throughout the city to monitor thousands of visiting fans, no other major incidents or arrests were reported.

Two Amsterdam residents arrested after car crash involving explosives in Osdorp

Two men from Amsterdam were arrested after a vehicle containing explosives crashed in the Osdorp district, an incident linked to an ATM bombing in Germany. Authorities evacuated surrounding homes and a care facility for safety as they neutralized the threat posed by the materials found in the wreckage.

Sea lions finally leave Artis after more than 100 years

After more than a century, Artis Zoo in Amsterdam has permanently closed its sea lion exhibit following concerns regarding the size of the enclosure. The three remaining sea lions have been relocated to a larger facility in Singapore, while their former habitat will be repurposed for the zoo's penguins.

European football night for AZ in Armenia • Ajax against Atalanta Bergamo

Dutch football clubs AZ and Ajax are playing important European matches this evening. AZ travels to Armenia to face Ararat Armenia, while Ajax welcomes Atalanta Bergamo to the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam.

She bought oxy, but received deadly counterfeit pills: ‘That’s what makes it so harsh and sad’

An Amsterdam woman died after consuming a counterfeit oxycodone pill purchased from the illegal webshop Slaapillen.net. Her family launched an independent investigation after police considered closing the case, which has since linked the site to at least three fatal incidents.