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Flowers and 5 star rating sent to Den Helder police by arrestee, 12 June 2019
Flowers and 5 star rating sent to Den Helder police by arrestee, 12 June 2019 - Credit: Photo: Politie Den Helder/Facebook
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Thursday, 13 June 2019 - 16:20

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Arrestee sends police flowers for "5 star" service

A arrestee was so impressed with the police officers in Den Helder that arrested him, that he sent the police station flowers with a 5 star review, the Den Helder police said with accompanying photos on Facebook.

What B. was arrested for, was not revealed. But he was certainly treated well. "Thanks for the good service,definitely five stars", B. wrote in a note sent with the flowers. "I just don't want to come back. Regards B."

On Facebook the Den Helder police thanked B. for the"thoughtful present", saying they will pass his compliments on the the involved police officers. "We hope to (not) see you again. With kind regards, the Den Helder police."

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