John van den Heuvel’s publications disrupted the Dutch underworld

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In 2001, crime journalist John van den Heuvel received a special invitation from John Mieremet, described as one of the Netherlands’ most prominent criminals. Van den Heuvel’s publications subsequently disrupted the underworld, and several liquidations reportedly followed within a short period. Threats against his home have changed his life since then.

The account of his life is also available through Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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Gerel Palm reportedly escaped from Brazilian prison

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Gerel Palm, a 42-year-old Dutch criminal who was described as one of the most important hitmen in the Mocro mafia, reportedly escaped from a prison in Rio de Janeiro on 25 September. He had been held in Brazil for more than five years and was serving a 20-year Dutch sentence for an attempted double murder in Noordeloos in 2016. He had previously escaped from prison in Suriname. The escape was reportedly carried out with the help of a Brazilian drug cartel, which was said to be trying to prevent Palm’s extradition to the Netherlands. His current whereabouts were not stated.

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John van den Heuvel calls prison guard Marcel a guardian of the rule of law

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John van den Heuvel said that prison guard Marcel was also a guardian of the rule of law. He referred to the 2018 murder of the brother of key witness Nabil B., the 2019 attack on lawyer Derk Wiersum and the 2021 killing of crime reporter Peter R. de Vries as attacks on the rule of law. The violence associated with drug crime caused shock and fear in the Netherlands, he said. Commemorations were held, and a monument for De Vries and his next of kin was unveiled on Leidseplein. Dozens of people remain protected by special police and defence units.

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The Netherlands increases pressure in the manhunt for Bolle Jos

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The Netherlands is increasing pressure to have fugitive drug criminal Bolle Jos arrested. A new strategy by the justice authorities involves greater international pressure, and Ghana’s assistance is being mobilised. The period of silent diplomacy is described as over.