A dramatic confrontation at the Keizerstraat police station resulted in the disarming of a defense attorney who allegedly drew his service weapon toward a police officer. The incident, which occurred on January 2nd, stems from allegations of extortion involving the same officer.
According to sources familiar with the case, the attorney’s clients reported being pressured and extorted by the police officer in question. The lawyer subsequently filed an official complaint with the officer’s superiors, leading to a arranged confrontation between both parties at the station.
Tensions escalated rapidly when the attorney declined to engage in direct confrontation with the officer. Witness accounts indicate the police officer became agitated and allegedly attempted to physically assault the lawyer. In response, the attorney—a former police officer who maintains a valid firearm license—drew his service weapon to demonstrate he was armed.
Following the altercation, the Public Prosecution Service (OM) was immediately notified. Under the OM’s directive, the attorney was arrested and transported for further questioning. Prosecutors will determine whether to pursue criminal charges against either party upon completion of the ongoing investigation.
Parallel investigations are currently examining both the original extortion allegations against the police officer and the attorney’s decision to draw his weapon during the confrontation. Authorities have declined to release additional details while both inquiries remain active.