Drugs, explosions and illegal prostitution: this is how mayors in the region handle the closure of properties
Dutch mayors have increasingly closed properties after explosions since 2024, with closures tripling from 46 in 2023 to 160 in 2024 and 141 in 2025. Rotterdam leads with 70 closures. Illegal prostitution is one cited reason for closure. Critics argue residents are often innocent and may become homel
Rijnmond, Netherlands · 2026-04-20 · Rijnmond
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