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health2 years ago

"Sch'dy County Health Refutes Claim of Positive TB Case in Migrant at Hotel"

A town board member in Rotterdam claims that at least one migrant staying at the Super 8 Motel has tested positive for tuberculosis, leading to the suspect not being allowed to appear in court. However, Schenectady County Public Health Services disputes this claim, stating that they have no evidence of any active TB cases at the motel. The migrants arrived at the motel in mid-July after being transported from New York City.

crime2 years ago

Multiple Shootings in Rotterdam Leave Three Dead, Gunman Arrested by Dutch Police

A gunman killed at least three people in twin shootings in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The attacker, a 32-year-old male student, first opened fire in a home before setting it on fire, then proceeded to storm the city's Erasmus Medical Center, where he shot and killed a male lecturer. The motives for the attack are unknown. The suspect has been arrested and is known to the police.

crime2 years ago

Multiple Shootings Leave Death and Chaos in Dutch Cities

A 32-year-old university student in Rotterdam, Netherlands, opened fire in an apartment and later at a university hospital campus, killing a teacher, a local woman, and her daughter. The suspect, who was known to law enforcement and had a previous conviction for animal abuse, set the woman's house on fire before going to the hospital. He was arrested near the hospital, where he also started a fire. The motive for the shooting remains unknown.

crime2 years ago

Gunman in Combat Clothing Wounds Multiple in Dutch Hospital Shooting, Arrested by Police

Dutch police have arrested a 32-year-old suspect after at least two people were wounded in shootings that started at a house in Rotterdam and continued at a nearby university medical centre. The suspect, described as a tall man wearing combat fatigues, was apprehended by an arrest team. Local authorities reported a fire at the house, which has been extinguished, and there are unconfirmed reports of a third person being injured.

world2 years ago

Massive Cocaine Bust in the Netherlands Sets New Record

Dutch customs agents seized a record-breaking 17,600 pounds of cocaine hidden inside crates of bananas at Rotterdam's port. The drugs, worth around $660 million, were shipped from Ecuador via Panama. Rotterdam's port has been struggling with organized crime smuggling cocaine in massive shipments, with record quantities of cocaine being seized in Dutch, Belgian, and Spanish ports since 2017. The Netherlands and Belgium have announced measures to combat drug smuggling, including the use of smart containers and enhanced employee screening.

crime2 years ago

"Record-breaking Cocaine Seizure: Dutch Customs Confiscate $660 Million Worth of Drugs"

Dutch customs authorities have made the largest cocaine seizure in the history of the Netherlands, confiscating over 17,600 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of $662 million. The drugs were discovered hidden in a container of bananas from Ecuador. The expansion of the cocaine market in Europe has led to a rise in violence and corruption, with Rotterdam and the Belgian port of Antwerp becoming the main gateways for Latin American cocaine into the continent. The flourishing drug trade has resulted in increased homicides and intimidation, with recent victims including a lawyer and a crime reporter in the Netherlands. In Ecuador, drug traffickers have sparked a wave of violence as rival gangs compete for control.

crime2 years ago

"Record-breaking Cocaine Bust: Dutch Customs Seize 600 Million Euros Worth"

Dutch customs officials have made their largest-ever cocaine seizure, confiscating over 8,000 kilograms (17,600 pounds) of the drug with an estimated street value of 600 million euros ($662 million) at the Port of Rotterdam. The drugs were hidden in a container of bananas from Ecuador and have since been destroyed. No arrests have been made yet, and the investigation is ongoing. The seizure highlights the growing drug trade in Europe, which is fueling violence and corruption on the continent.

crime2 years ago

"Record-breaking Cocaine Seizure Worth €600 Million Made by Dutch Customs"

Dutch customs officials in Rotterdam have made their largest-ever cocaine seizure, confiscating over 8,000 kilograms (17,600 pounds) of the drug with an estimated street value of 600 million euros ($662 million). The drugs were hidden in a container of bananas from Ecuador and were discovered on July 13. No arrests have been made yet, and the investigation is ongoing. The seizure highlights the flourishing drug trade in Europe, with record amounts of cocaine being seized in EU member countries. Rotterdam and the Belgian port of Antwerp have become the main gateways for Latin American cocaine into the continent, fueling violence and corruption.

immigration2 years ago

"Migrant Housing Sparks Controversy as Local Residents Face Eviction"

Local officials in Rotterdam, New York, are calling for an investigation into allegations of consumer abuse by the Super 8 Motel after previous residents were evicted and migrants moved in. The motel owner is accused of violating state property laws and failing to provide proper notice to the evicted residents. Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has expressed concerns about the lack of communication and consultation with local officials regarding the busing of migrants from New York City to upstate communities, highlighting the strain on local infrastructure and the potential exacerbation of existing poverty and hardship. He urges New York City Mayor Eric Adams to reconsider the current approach and work collaboratively with local officials to find sustainable solutions.

business2 years ago

Major Banks and Traders Fooled by Fake Nickel Scams

Trafigura and other companies received bags of stones instead of nickel from a warehouse in Rotterdam run by Access World. The mix-up was discovered after the bags were shipped to New Orleans and found to have the wrong weight. The London Metal Exchange inspected all of its metal holdings at the warehouse and found that nine contracts contained material other than nickel. Trafigura faces a $577 million loss due to an unrelated fraud on nickel shipments.