30 Masked Gunmen Descended on a Tiny Dutch Village.. What Happened in OVERASSELT?
Published: September 9, 2026
Duration: 15:45
On September 1, 2026, the quiet Dutch village of Overasselt became the scene of an extraordinary armed attack when around 30 masked men approached a property on Ewijkseweg. Private security guard Berry Leenders, 51, was killed, and two responding police officers were wounded by gunfire. A massive manhunt followed across fields, motorways and nearby towns, eventually leading to 35 arrests involving suspects from several European and North African countries.
The mystery deepened when a threatening video surfaced accusing resident Jan G. Jr. of stealing 1,283 kilograms of cocaine, although police have not confirmed that claim as the motive. Dutch prosecutors are investigating murder...