Mayor is tired of all the attacks and wants to cancel the coffee shop permit

The trouble started about three years ago. On March 10, 2022, coffee shop Caza on the Gasthuisring was shot at for the first time. This was followed by numerous other attacks involving shooting and the use of explosives. No one was injured in any of the attacks, but Weterings has now had enough.

Three young people aged 15, 16 and 19 have been arrested in recent years after attacks, but it is still unclear who exactly is behind them.

“The safety of our residents is at stake and the peace in the neighborhood is seriously disturbed. We can therefore no longer allow this situation to continue,” he says.

Cameras and surveillance
Security measures were already taken after previous attacks. For example, the area around the coffee shop has been designated as a safety risk area. The police then have the option to search people preventively. Additional street lighting was also installed and there was 24-hour security at the door.

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Young perpetrators were captured on camera images several times. In the message, Weterings addresses the young people: “This violence has devastating consequences, not only for the neighborhood but also for your own future.”

Weterings believes that young people are ‘losing their chances for a good future’: “Stop this and report to the police before it is too late. I remain committed to protecting the neighborhood. And I wish the young people a better future.”

Coffee shop now closed
After the tenth attack in January, the coffee shop was closed until at least February. The coffee shop owner has until January 28 to object to the mayor’s decision.

The ninth and tenth attacks were committed on January 4 and 5, you can see more about it in this video: