Dutch police detained dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters in Amsterdam who defied a ban on demonstrations following violence instigated by Israeli football supporters. Despite the ban upheld by the court, protesters gathered in Dam Square, leading to their detainment and release by police. Activist Frank van der Linde sought to protest against the Gaza genocide, highlighting tensions surrounding the Ajax and Tel Aviv Maccabi match that resulted in vandalism and cancellation of the Dutch Prime Minister’s trip to the UN climate summit.
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Christchurch’s Jamie Richard Pope caught drug dealing, importing meth, while on community detention
SummaryJamie Richard Pope, who was on police curfew serving community detention for firearms charges, has been placed under home detention after Customs intercepted multiple packages containing methamphetamine and cocaine destined for his Christchurch address. Initially, Customs alerted police to two drug shipments, followed by the seizure of three additional packages. Pope now faces charges for importing methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as supplying ecstasy, due to his illegal activities while under supervision. Full Article
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