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Implementation of Dutch consumer fireworks ban
12 clusters · 48 sources · last updated
Latest: Authorities seize 22 tons of illegal fireworks in Germany-Netherlands smuggling bust
Following the August 1 implementation of the ‘Wet veilige jaarwisseling’ (Safe New Year's Eve Act), the Netherlands has banned the purchase, possession, and use of F2, F3, and F4 category consumer fireworks. Only low-ris
Fire station equipment thefts in the Netherlands
3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated
Latest: Zwolle residents arrested for theft of firefighting rescue tools
The Netherlands is facing a significant surge in thefts targeting fire stations, with 50 incidents recorded in 2026, a sharp increase compared to 17 incidents in 2024 and 18 in 2025. Criminals are specifically targeting