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Around 100 Jerrycans of Suspected Drug Waste Found on Den Bosch’s Empelsedijk

Officials are evaluating potential contamination to determine environmental and public health risk.

Overview

  • Police discovered the containers Tuesday morning at two dump sites along the rural Empelsedijk in Den Bosch.
  • Some of the jerrycans were found in a ditch, prompting checks of nearby soil and surface water.
  • The road has been cordoned off as partner agencies conduct on-site assessment and containment.
  • An investigation is underway into the dumping and the origin of the suspected drug-production waste.
  • Authorities have not determined whether contamination occurred, and no responsible parties have been identified.