Why are the names and photos of art robbers on the street? “They had the choice”

The suspects of the art robber in Assen themselves had the choice: if they did not tell where the stolen art treasures were, their name and photo were brought out. That says Minister David van Weel (Justice, VVD). According to experts in the field of criminal law and privacy, it is an exceptional step. Does a stolen helmet justify such a measure? “I think this is something, and I will tell the public prosecutor too.”

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