Twenty Ton Fireworks Bust Across Borders | Amsterdam News

German authorities uncovered a staggering 20,000 kilos of high-powered fireworks hidden in a bunker, sparking an international crackdown that led to arrests across the German-Dutch border. Two suspected kingpins, a 56-year-old from Hengelo and a 65-year-old from Gildehaus, were nabbed in August and September, followed by four more dealers aged 28 to 46. Police seized another 500 kilos during raids, exposing a sophisticated smuggling ring with deep cross-border ties — proving how far some will go to move explosive goods. The investigation is still active, with more revelations expected. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c89d5ca506fc2929