Three Amsterdam boys aged 13, 16 and 17 were arrested on suspicion of several burglaries at fire stations in Amsterdam and Duivendrecht during the summer. They are suspected of involvement at stations in Amsterdam-Oost, Osdorp and Duivendrecht.

Specialist equipment, including flashing lights and spreaders, was stolen and is described as essential for saving lives. Firefighters took measures after the burglaries that affected response departure times. Police also carried out searches.