Skip to main content
Netherlands News in English

Main navigation

  • Top stories
  • Health
  • Crime
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Tech
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Weird
  • 1-1-2
Image
Over 80 kilos of cocaine found in a home on Ladogameerhof in Amsterdam, Nov 2017
Over 80 kilos of cocaine found in a home on Ladogameerhof in Amsterdam, Nov 2017 - Credit: Photo: Politie
Crime
Amsterdam
police
arrests
Ladogameerhof
Amsterdam Nieuw-West
Columbian
Friday, 17 November 2017 - 14:00

Share this article:

Some 80 kilos cocaine seized from Amsterdam home

The Amsterdam police recently confiscated over 80 kilograms of cocaine in a home on Ladogameerhof in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Two Columbian suspects, aged 33 and 48 years old, were arrested, the police said in a statement

The cocaine was found in the bedroom and kitchen of the home. The police also seized a large sum of money and several phones. It is not yet clear whether the cocaine was intended for the Dutch market.

The investigation is still ongoing. More arrests may follow.

The discovery was made during an action aimed at people who are not registered with the municipality of Amsterdam, but live in the city.

More like this

Image
The front entrance and surrounding area at the Amsterdam Sloterdijk train and metro station. 7 April 2023
Video: Stabbing at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station; 3 hurt
Image
Emergency services at the scene of an apartment fire on Harry Koningsbergerstraat in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. One killed, five hurt. 6 October 2025
One killed, 5 hurt in Amsterdam apartment building fire; Around 100 homes uninhabitable
Image
Crime scene tape
Elderly woman found dead in Amsterdam home; Police investigating potential murder
Image
Firefighters fighting a fire at a fish shop on Ruys de Beerenbrouckstraat in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, 7 July 2025
Video: Fire badly damages Amsterdam fish shop; Multiple homes evacuated
Make NL Times your top Google source

Follow us:

Latest stories

  • Number of Russian-owned companies in Netherlands drops from 80 to 25 following sanctions
  • Dutch suspect arrested in Copenhagen for 2022 double assault case, one victim died
  • Harry Styles tells Amsterdam “I love you” in newspaper message after record ArenA run
  • Amsterdam police warn of rise in crime involving people who have “nothing to lose”
  • Most Dutch employers have not raise commuting reimbursements after fuel policy change

Top stories

  • Rutte, Schoof, De Jonge set for second week of Dutch COVID-19 inquiry hearings
  • Surfer dies at Ouddorp beach; Kite surfer killed 24 hours earlier in Rockanje
  • Police intercept ATM explosion in Vlaardingen; One suspect arrested, second flees
  • Drents Museum heist: Men sentenced to 47 months in prison for theft of Dacian treasures
  • Too many single family homes for too few families; Vacancy, depreciation looms: ABN Amro

© 2012-2026, NL Times, All rights reserved.

Footer menu

  • Change Privacy Settings
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Partner Content