Water board call in police after drought inspectors face threats
Water authorities in Noord-Brabant have contacted police after inspectors received threats for checking whether local residents were breaking drought restrictions....
The Brabantse Delta water board in Noord-Brabant has reported threats to police after inspectors received intimidation for enforcing drought restrictions. The ban on extracting water from streams and ditches between 9am and 9pm has been in place for a month. Drones equipped with cameras have been utilized by inspectors to monitor fields.
However, staff members whose names were featured in a recent article on Omroep Brabant have faced threats. Water board chairman Joris Bengevoord declined to disclose details about the threats, stating that a criminal complaint has been filed with the police to investigate the matter. Bengevoord emphasized the seriousness of the situation and expressed his support for the staff, who are carrying out their duties with the best intentions.
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