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A spoon, lighter, syringe, and a bag of white powder lie in the foreground, while a man sits in the background, partially out of focus.
HealthCrime1-1-2
Crack cocaine-related cases more than double since 2021, October sets record
30 April 2026 - 20:20
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A person takes shelter from the cold wind on Christmas Eve inside a Geldmaat ATM storefront location in Amsterdam. 24 Dec. 2025
Politics
Amsterdam is repatriating more homeless people addicted to crack
25 February 2026 - 09:43
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A spoon, lighter, syringe, and a bag of white powder lie in the foreground, while a man sits in the background, partially out of focus.
Crime
Amsterdam sees rise in visible crack use, from Noorderpark to city center
3 January 2026 - 13:55
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White powder spilled on a table next to a small bag containing more powder
CrimePolitics
Amsterdam considers legal crack distribution to reduce harm and crime among users
21 September 2025 - 07:45
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Bumpy bricks trial on the Bethaniënstraat in the Red Light District in Amsterdam to stop drug dealers in Amsterdam. 6 December 2024.
HealthCrime
Crack use on the rise, especially among homeless people and migrant workers
20 August 2025 - 09:40
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One bag of white powder found in the package
Weird
Rotterdam-area resident worried after 1.5 kg of crystal meth arrives randomly by mail
30 April 2023 - 08:15

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