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"Dutch crime journalist John van den Heuvel, who has been under police protection for some time, was driving on the expressway when others appeared to chase him..."

Journalist under threat led to A2 shutdown, tightened security
nltimes.nl/2022/01/06/jou…
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Very angry.

"The son of Dutch investigative journalist Peter R. de Vries, who was assassinated on an Amsterdam street, was warned by police that his life is also in danger."

Son of murdered journalist also warned his life is in danger
nltimes.nl/2022/01/03/son…
Not too surprising I guess, considering some of the law enforcement activities that have been taking place there with increasing frequency.

'Super cartel' not enjoying all the extra attention it seems.

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