The Dutch police are considering enlisting the help of the mobile units from neighboring countries Belgium and Germany. These can be deployed under the direction of the national police in new riots, police chief Willem Woelers added on Tuesday evening On 1.
Minister Ferd Grapperhaus of Justice and Security said in that broadcast that the ME is being scaled up. This is because the past few days have shown that there was a lot of demand for deployment by the ME, while it could not be everywhere at the same time.
Mayor Jack Mikkers of Den Bosch announced on Monday evening, after rioters had destroyed and looted his city, that he was conducting an independent investigation into the deployment of the police and the Mobile Unit (ME). He said it took a long time to be available to help with the riots.
According to Mikkers, the ME was also active in other cities, such as Helmond, Oss and Eindhoven. As a result, Den Bosch had to wait.
Woeleners said On 1 that Tuesday has already been scaled up, but it is also being explored whether assistance from abroad is possible. He pointed out that Dutch ME units also sometimes operate abroad.
Football fans wanted to assist police
Several football club supporter groups offered to contact the police on Tuesday evening assist in securing their cities.
Grapperhaus says Tuesday On 1 to appreciate it when citizens speak out against riots and looting, but emphasizes that the task of maintaining order lies with the police and the military police. “The curfew applies to everyone,” says Grapperhaus. Also for supporters who want to assist the police.
Police chief Woelen said in the program that clear agreements had been made in advance with some supporters’ clubs. He also emphasized that supporters can express their opinion on the street until 9 p.m. and that they can always share information with the police, but that is where their role ends.
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