Fatal Rotterdam explosion suspect acquitted for lack of evidence
A man suspected of causing an explosion in Rotterdam two years ago, in which three people died, has been acquitted....
Jalal O., a 37-year-old man, was acquitted of causing a fatal explosion in Rotterdam two years ago. O. was accused of operating a drugs lab in the garage he rented in the Schammenkamp area, but prosecutors could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he was responsible. The explosion led to the deaths of three people and caused significant damage to the surrounding area.
O. initially received support from local residents who perceived him as a "hero" after he searched for victims amidst the rubble. Prosecutors found evidence such as acetone containers, traces of cocaine and procaine, and drug-related app messages linking O. to his nephew. However, the court determined that there was insufficient evidence to convict O. and decided not to sentence him to seven years in prison, as they could not prove his involvement in drug activities.
Written by urgent.news from DutchNews's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
