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Dutch people should not be tried for attempting to kidnap former minister Van Quickenborne, judges council
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Dutch people should not be tried for attempting to kidnap former minister Van Quickenborne, judges council

Three Dutch nationals who allegedly attempted to kidnap former Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne in September 2022 will not face trial for the attempted kidnapping due to insufficient evidence, according to a ruling by the court in Kortrijk. However, they will be tried for gang membership and possession of illegal weapons. The case began after federal prosecutors identified a 'very concrete threat' against Van Quickenborne, leading to increased security around his home in Kortrijk. Police discovered a car near his residence containing weapons, binders, and gasoline, suggesting a failed

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Dutch people should not be tried for attempting to kidnap former minister Van Quickenborne, judges council

Three Dutch nationals who allegedly attempted to kidnap former Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne in September 2022 will not face trial for the attempted kidnapping due to insufficient evidence, according to a ruling by the court in Kortrijk. However, they will be tried for gang membership and possession of illegal weapons. The case began after federal prosecutors identified a 'very concrete threat' against Van Quickenborne, leading to increased security around his home in Kortrijk. Police discovered a car near his residence containing weapons, binders, and gasoline, suggesting a failed

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