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Investigations Tax fraud

13 Vehicles Seized in Investigation into Automotive Tax Fraud

On March 31, a 44-year-old man from Best was arrested and taken to a police station in Eindhoven for questioning. Authorities suspect the man of

Health Investigations

Authorities Intercept Massive Quantities of Unauthorized Tobacco in Rotterdam and North Brabant

Between May 19 and 21, enforcement officials disrupted three large-scale shipments of unlicensed tobacco products in the Port of Rotterdam and the municipality of Halderberge.

Health

Massive Haul of Illegal Cigarettes Discovered in Heerlen

A major seizure of unauthorized cigarettes took place on Friday, May 23, in Heerlen, thanks to cross-border cooperation and intelligence sharing. Authorities from the Combiteam

Economic Crime

Trio Detained in Financial Misconduct Probe in Deventer

On Wednesday, May 21, investigative authorities took action in two related financial crime cases in Deventer, resulting in the arrest of three men aged 41,

Health

Four Arrested in Probe into Unlicensed Sale of Counterfeit Medical Products

On May 14, four individuals were taken into custody during an ongoing investigation into the unlawful production and sale of unauthorized medical items, including counterfeit

Health

Combiteam Smoke Seizes 2.6 Million Illicit Cigarettes Hidden in Construction Materials

On April 18, enforcement officials from Combiteam Smoke uncovered and confiscated approximately 2.6 million unauthorized cigarettes at a warehouse in Hoensbroek. The cigarettes were concealed

Economic Crime

Two Arrested in Investigation into Suspicious Financial Activities and Document Fraud

On April 8, two residents of The Hague, aged 27 and 34, were arrested on suspicion of involvement in financial misconduct and falsification of records.

Cybercrime

International Operation Dismantles Encrypted Messaging Platform Used by Criminal Networks

Law enforcement agencies continue to disrupt encrypted communication services exploited by criminal groups. In the latest joint effort, authorities from France and the Netherlands have

Economic Crime Investigations

International Operation Halts Major Counterfeit Currency Network

A coordinated strike on February 2 dismantled a transnational group involved in large-scale counterfeiting of euro banknotes. Simultaneous enforcement actions in North Macedonia and Serbia

Illegal Transactions

Over €100,000 in Cash Seized During Home Search

During a home search in Barendrecht on Tuesday, January 28, more than €100,000 in cash was seized in connection with a broader investigation. A 38-year-old