Police and Public Prosecution Service are intensifying the hunt for criminals who have fled abroad. From Monday until July 31, the portraits of fugitive convicted criminals will be shown on screens at Eindhoven Airport, among other places, De Telegraaf reports.
Being for a campaign according to the newspaper eight ‘candidates’ selected. It is suspected that a number of fugitives are traveling under a different name or with false documents, for example to visit relatives. The photos will also be shown at Schiphol and the airport near Rotterdam.
It is suspected that the eight people are hiding abroad and are trying to avoid punishment. Travelers are asked abroad to look out for the fled criminals and to tip the police.
In all cases, these are criminals who have been sentenced in the Netherlands to prison terms ranging from four years for armed robbery to life for murder.