'Frisian godfather Jan van R. (81) again suspected of coke smuggling'
May 10, 2024

81-year-old Jan van R. from Sneek has been detained since April 25 on suspicion of preparatory acts for cocaine smuggling via sailing boats from South America to Europe. Four co-suspects, including several family members, have also been arrested. Van R. previously served many years in prison for drug smuggling.

Family clan
De Telegraaf writes that on April 25 the police raided homes in Sneek, Joure and Deventer. The elderly Jan van R., his son Johnny (57), his 28-year-old grandson Andy from Joure and a 25-year-old relative from Sneek were arrested. A fifth suspect, a 49-year-old man from Deventer (no relation) was also arrested. All men are suspected by the judiciary of preparatory acts for cocaine smuggling via sailboats from South America to Europe.

https://www.crimesite.nl/friese-godfather-jan-van-r-81-opnieuw-verdacht-van-cokesmokkel/