Mayor Femke Halsema has designated part of the center of Amsterdam as a safety risk area. People can be searched on the Red Light District and Dam Square. The reason is an increase in the number of incidents with (fire) weapons.
It concerns the entire northern part of the Amsterdam district of Burgwallen-old side. In addition to a part of the Red Light District and Dam, the Damrak, Prins Hendrikkade, Geldersekade, Kloveniersburgwal and Damstraat are also included. The Nieuwmarkt and all associated metro stations also belong to the area.
In a security risk area, the police can preventively searching people without having a direct reason to do so. According to Halsema, it is necessary because the number of incidents with (fire) weapons in the area has increased. Many weapons have also been found in the area lately. The measure will take effect on Friday and will be in force for the next six weeks.
Residents of De Wallen wrote another fire letter to the municipality in July, because they want their neighborhood to become a permanent safety risk area. They experience a lot of nuisance from street dealers, among others. “The intimidating presence of street dealers and incidents with weapons are unfortunately daily fare,” the letter says. “The situation in our area is grim and for many downright unsafe.”
Mayor Femke Halsema has designated a part of the center of Amsterdam as a Safety Risk Area. People May be chilled on the Red Light District and Dam Square, Among Other Places. The Reason is an increase in the number of incidents with (Fire) Arms.
It Concerns The Entire Northern Part of the Amsterdam district Burgwallen-Old Side. In Addition to Part of the Wallen and Dam Square, The Damrak, Prins Hendrikkade, Geldersekade, Kloveniersburgwal and Damstraat also Fall Under It. The Nieuwmarkt and all associated metro stations also Belong to the Area.
In A Safety Risk Area, The Police May Proactively Frisk People Without A Direct Reason To Do So. Accordance to Halsema, this is Necessary because the number of incidents with (Fire) Arms in the Area Has Increased. Many weapons have also leg found in the area recently. The Measure Will Take Effect on Friday and Will Be in effect for the next six weeks.
Residents of the Wallen wrote a Letter to the Municipality in July, because they want their neighborhood to Become a permanent Safety Risk Area. They experience a lot of Nuisance from Street Dealers, Among Others. “The Intimidating Presence of Street Dealers and Incidents with Weapons Are Unfortunately A Daily Occurrence,” The Letter States. “The situation in our area is Grim and Downright Unsafe for Many.”