In addition to the arrests, the municipality has imposed an area ban on twelve people in Volendam.
According to the police, the suspects were guilty of illegal drug possession and the violation of public order. The incidents are linked to the festivities in the village.
The 56-year-old man who was arrested for the mistreatment of his neighbor would also be a fair visitor. He was under the influence and still painted. That is a tradition for many Volendammers.
According to the municipality, there has been intensive collaboration with the hospitality industry and the police for safety and public order in recent days. “There was extra camera surveillance, visible security, enforcement and supervision everywhere. All parties were constantly in contact with each other. As a result, possible large escalations have been prevented and it was possible to act quickly where necessary.”