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Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service

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A bulletproof and stab-resistant vest worn by Dutch police officers. November 2023
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Weapons, explosives seized after hours-long standoff with "disturbed" man in Wijlre
22 June 2025 - 19:45
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Police officer with police cars in the background
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Explosive thrown at security guards outside Tilburg coffeeshop
4 January 2025 - 18:05
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The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate seized around 18,000 kilograms of fireworks from a Dutch fireworks importer, December 2023
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Massive 5,500 kg of fireworks found in warehouse in Zuid-Holland village; 3 arrested
19 November 2024 - 21:10
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Surveillance camera in front of a Dutch highway with traffic
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World War II bombs safely neutralized near Moordrecht
17 November 2024 - 13:20
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Crime scene tape with a police car in the background
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Explosive found in home in Leeuwarden, homes evacuated
30 September 2023 - 11:40
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Hague police officer
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Bomb scare prompts evacuation on Rotterdam street hit with gunfire days earlier
21 May 2020 - 18:16

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