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Police does not have to pay compensation after collisions during protests

The police does not have to compensate the fishing company of BBB politician Anja Keuter for the damage caused by collisions with police boats during a farmers' protest at the Ketel Bridge. This was decided by the court in The Hague. Keuter went to court because, according to her, the police took unfair action against her ship, the 'Albert-UK 146', and a group of passengers. Because the case against her was eventually dismissed, the police or the state should compensate the damage suffered. Keuter also wanted compensation for lost income because she had to spend a night in jail. According to the court, the police took action on the day in question to maintain public order and ensure a safe situation on the water. Furthermore, video images showed that the fishing vessel made zigzagging movements on the return trip to the port of Urk. The police cannot therefore be held liable for damage caused by collisions. The confrontation between crew members of the cutter and the police took place on the afternoon of June 22, 2022, a year in which there were many farmers' protests. The crew of the cutter wanted to support the activists. The idea was to sail to the Ketel Bridge so that it would open. Keuter then wanted to stop the ship under the open bridge so that the bridge deck could no longer be lowered. This would keep traffic at a standstill in front of the barriers for longer and give farmers the opportunity to hand out flyers to motorists. The plan failed, because the bridge deck was not opened. Keuter then brought the ship to a standstill 50 metres from the bridge. Because the police were already aware of a possible protest action, they were also in the area with boats at that time. The police told Keuter that she had to anchor or sail back to the port of Urk in one line. When a number of officers boarded the cutter, Keuter's son pushed an officer and a commotion ensued. Eventually, the cutter sailed back to Urk, with a police boat right next to it. Several officers stated that the cutter then made zigzagging movements during the return trip. During the voyage, both ships collided with each other several times. The police then ordered Keuter to stop the ship. When that did not happen, police officers boarded the ship and eventually, took over control. It was decided to sail the ship to Lelystad. A number of passengers were then arrested on suspicion of public violence. However, no prosecution was initiated. In total, Keuter claimed more than 50,000 euros in compensation for damage to the cutter, the days that the ship was stationary and the crew could not work. In order to decide on Keuter's claim, the judges in The Hague had to assess whether the police action was lawful. For this purpose, video footage taken by the police and by the crew of the cutter was also viewed. According to the police, officers boarded the cutter because there was information that a large quantity of maritime emergency fireworks might be present. At that time, there was no suspicion of a criminal offence, but there was a suspicion that public order could be disturbed. According to the police, the fact that the police boats sailed right next to the cutter during the return trip to the harbour was done to guarantee the safety of the officers on board the cutter. According to Keuter, the police action was not necessary at all, because the vessel sailed back to Urk as instructed. But according to the judge, the skipper and her crew obstructed the police. This became evident from video footage taken on board. Crew members behaved provocatively towards the police. The police were therefore right to bring riot police on board, the judge stated. According to the judge, it was initially unclear whether the cutter would actually return to the Urk harbour. Eventually, it did, but without consultation. The police were taken by surprise. Based on the images and statements, the court concludes that the damage to the ship was not caused by police errors. The police therefore does not have to reimburse the costs. Because the owner was found to be wrong, she must also pay the legal costs incurred by the police and the State for the case. This amounts to two times 5,500 euros, a total of 11,000 euros. Report with photos and video: https://www.omroepflevoland.nl/nieuws/421820/blokkeerkotter-schipper-anja-keuter-krijgt-schade-aanvaring-met-politieboot-niet-vergoed

Trawler tried to block bridge

All suspects who wanted to block the Ketel Bridge on the A6 near the Noordoostpolder with the 'UK 146' on June 22, 2022, have been released in the afternoon of June 24. They remained suspected of public violence by the Public Prosecution Service. There were 14 people on the ship; one of them was no longer a suspect. Three underage suspects were already released in the evening of June 22. The remaining ten were still incarcerated on June 23, but have since been released. The trawler that had tried to block the bridge rammed into a police boat. There was also verbal and physical resistance. After the farmers' protest in Stroe in Gelderland, highways were blocked in several places in the Netherlands. They protested against the cabinet's nitrogen plans. Report with video: https://www.nu.nl/binnenland/6208195/nog-tien-mensen-vast-na-poging-ketelbrug-te-blokkeren-na-boerenprotest.html

Fishing vessel vandalized, net haler stolen

The "Albert - UK 146" and the f/v "Albertje - UK 128" were vandalized in the port of IJmuiden around May 12, 2014, and the net halers were stolen. The damage amounted to approximately 10,000 Euro. The stolen engine was weighing over a hundred kg. Given the weight at least three people have been at work. The cables were cut and piping unscrewed. The ship cannot go to sea for a month which will cost another 30,000 Euro. A new machine has one month delivery time. Also the net haler of the "Albertje" was stolen. Dutch report with photo and video: http://www.rtvnh.nl/nieuws/143251/Diefstal+in+haven+IJmuiden+kost+visser+40.000+euro+%5Bvideo%5D