Employees of the Municipality of The Hague went out with the police, the fire brigade, the HTM, the Public Prosecution Service, the customs authorities, the Dutch tax authorities, NVWA, Stedin, the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate and the fire service to tackle the problems in the area.
Recently, a major enforcement action (IHA) took place in the lively Stationsbuurt and Rivierenbuurt districts in The Hague. In addition to the discovery and seizure of weapons, shisha and drugs, outstanding taxes amounting to 42.000 euros were collected. There is pressure on the quality of life and safety of these neighborhoods due to the existing catering industry and the prostitution zone, undermining and the many visitors who walk from the stations to the Center. During the IHA, there was plenty of attention for fare evasion, wrong parking and abuses in the catering industry.
The simultaneous deployment of many enforcement disciplines also yielded good results for this IHA. Employees of the Municipality of The Hague went out with the police, the fire brigade, the HTM, the Public Prosecution Service, the customs authorities, the Dutch tax authorities, NVWA, Stedin, the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate and the fire service to tackle the problems in the area. Due to the location of the neighborhoods between the Hollands Spoor and Central stations, the NS also connected this time. City officials were on hand to answer questions from residents. In total there were more than 140 people on the leg.
Many fines for fare dodgers
Travelers without a valid ticket could count on a fine on both the train and the tram. It was an expensive ride for 45 train passengers. One person was banned from traveling and burglary tools were found on another traveler. A person could receive 4 fines, including for not showing a valid ID and not following directions. The HTM issued a fine 98 times to fare dodgers. In addition, 3 travelers were arrested for not being able to identify themselves and one was allowed to go to the office for insulting an employee.
Major traffic action in the Rivierenbuurt
During a major traffic control, trade quantities of soft drugs were found several times and 2 weapons were seized. It was a brass knuckle and a knife. There were also outstanding traffic fines in 5 cases. An open identification for the donation of DNA was found in 2 persons. They had to provide DNA on the spot. During a scooter check, 3 drivers were found to be speeding and 3 people were unable to show their driver's license. Two drivers were able to continue on foot pending the scooter inspection.
The Rijksbelastingdienst collected 16.000 euros in outstanding taxes and seized four cars that were removed on the spot. The total outstanding debt of the audited persons was 100.000 euros. The council tax team was also present and seized a vehicle 13 times. In 8 cases, the owner was able to pay the outstanding debt immediately. Four cars were clamped to the wheel and one was towed on the spot for a large number of violations, including having 35 license plates in your name and 88 unpaid fines. In total, an amount of 26.389 outstanding debt was collected.
Parking checks
A large parking check yielded significant results. More than 5300 cars were scanned. This resulted in 41 fines for incorrect parking and 131 additional charges for non-paid parking. Five people were lucky, they only got a warning. During the inspection, incorrectly parked scooters were also examined. Municipal enforcers spoke to residents about how to prevent unsafe situations caused by incorrect parking on sidewalks or corners, according to the Municipality of The Hague.
