Two suspects arrested for projecting discriminatory slogans in Rotterdam, Eindhoven and Alkmaar

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Rotterdam – The Rotterdam police arrested two men on Friday morning on suspicion of involvement in the projection of offensive and discriminatory slogans on the Erasmus Bridge during New Year’s Eve. It concerns a 34-year-old man from Landgraaf and a 24-year-old man from Zwijndrecht. The oldest suspect is also said to be involved in a similar projection in Eindhoven earlier this week. The youngest suspect in a similar projection in Alkmaar in January of this year.

During the turn of the year, various texts appeared on the Erasmus Bridge. These hurtful and discriminatory texts were laser-projected onto the bridge from a distance and were shown live on television. The police, led by the Public Prosecution Service, immediately launched an investigation. A physical trace investigation took place, a neighborhood investigation was carried out and witnesses were called to report. In addition, detectives conducted online research and police specialists delved into the origin of the projection equipment used. The investigation led to the two suspects. After their arrest, their homes were searched. Various data carriers, a crossbow and 3D-printed weapon parts, among other things, were found and taken for further investigation.

City halls Alkmaar and Eindhoven

After the projection on the Erasmus Bridge, it hit again on January 18 and February 20 when statements similar to those in Rotterdam were projected on the town halls of Alkmaar and Eindhoven. The man from Landgraaf is suspected of involvement in the projection in Eindhoven and the Zwijndrechter is suspected of involvement in the projection in Alkmaar. Their precise role in these incidents is currently under further investigation. Police do not rule out more arrests.

Information source: Politie.nl

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