Police seize more weapons from young people.
In 2023, Dutch police found a lot of weapons with young people. Most were illegal knives. They also found fireworks and parts of guns.
The Dutch police reported a significant increase in the number of weapons found with minors. They seized 2,300 prohibited weapons. The majority of these were knives. Police also took in a large number of illegal fireworks. This increase is linked to rising reports of teenagers involved in serious crimes.
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Highlights
Record Weapon Seizures
Dutch police seized 2,300 prohibited weapons from minors in 2023.
Knives as Primary Target
Most weapons seized were knives used for stabbing.
Fireworks Confiscation Increase
Police also confiscated a large amount of illegal fireworks.
Rising Youth Crime Concerns
The increase in weapons seizures coincides with rising youth crime reports.
Firearms and Parts Seized
Police also seized firearms and parts from minors.