The aim of Friday’s operation was to check drivers and passengers for the possession of illegal drugs.
As part of this operation, the area around the industrial zone Riesenhof in Rambrouch was subjected to a road check. A total of 17 vehicles and 21 individuals were checked. Out of these, two people were found to be in possession of illegal drugs and a prohibited weapon, namely a small amount of cannabis and a prohibited knife, respectively.
A previous RTL Today article explains that the aim of this joint operation, ‘Hazeldonk’, is to tackle drug tourism and disrupt drug distribution networks and sales points, particularly those originating in the Netherlands. The operations target various modes of transportation, including street, rail, and air traffic.
The “Hazeldonk” operation traces its origins back to 1995 when it was initially launched by France and the Netherlands. The name is derived from the Dutch village of Hazeldonk, situated near the Belgian border, which serves as a key transit point for drug trafficking routes.
