Schiphol cargo worker arrested over alleged data leaks to drug networks
The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee detained a 24-year-old Amsterdam-based cargo worker at Schiphol on Tuesday, May 19, on suspicion of unauthorized access to computer systems and the leaking of confidential company information, Luchtvaart Nieuws has reported.
According to the ongoing investigation, the suspect allegedly used his access to a cargo handling company’s systems at the airport to leak sensitive logistical data to individuals involved in drug-related crime.
The suspect is believed to have extracted critical data from company systems and passed it on to criminal networks. Drug trafficking groups reportedly used this information to facilitate the covert movement of narcotics through Schiphol, avoiding detection.
Following the arrest, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee searched the suspect’s home in Amsterdam. During the raid, officers discovered several illegal items, including a firearm with live ammunition, 11,000 euros in cash, and four Cobra-type illegal fireworks.
The Amsterdam resident was brought before the investigating judge on Friday. It was decided that the man will remain in custody for the time being while the investigation into the scale of the data breach and his criminal contacts continues.
