Moroccan cultural club in Netherlands shut for four months after police find firearms

Moroccan cultural club in Netherlands shut for four months after police find firearms
Thursday 13 November 2025 - 16:41

Authorities in the Dutch city of Tilburg have ordered the closure of the Marokkaanse Stichting Tilburg (MAST) clubhouse for four months after police discovered firearms during a major raid earlier this month.

 According to Dutch media including Brabants Dagblad and Omroep Brabant, officers found two guns during the 11 October operation, which involved dozens of police vehicles, dog teams and drones.

 Two men aged 32 and 49 were arrested on suspicion of firearm possession, while a 35-year-old man was detained for failing to present identification.

The municipality, which owns the building and leases it to the foundation, said the move aims to ensure public safety pending further investigation.

 Local reports said drugs were also seized during the raid, though authorities have not yet clarified the full scope of the case.

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