Amsterdam has become a ‘lawless jungle’ at night where cops cannot stop crime and violence, city officials warn
Street racing, drug dealing and illegal taxis are all said to be commonplace at night
AMSTERDAM turns into a "lawless jungle" after dark with the police entirely powerless to intervene against crime and violence, an official has claimed.
Street racing, drug dealing and illegal taxis are all said to be commonplace at night.
The city's authorities have claimed that men, frequently from the UK and other parts of the Netherlands, are causing trouble during stag dos and pub crawls.
The majority of the trouble is taking place in the Red Light District.
Official ombudsman, Arre Zuurmond told Dutch paper Trouw that "the city centre becomes an urban jungle at night".
He added: "Criminal money flourishes, there is no authority and the police can no longer handle the situation."
Local authorities have set up three cameras around Leidseplein Square to monitor the problems.
Strict penalties are being issued for 'public disturbances'.
Zuurmond, describing the current situation, said: "Criminal money flourishes, there is no authority and the police can no longer handle the situation.
"Scooters race through the pedestrian areas. There is a lot of shouting. Drugs are being bought. There is stealing. People pee and even poop on the streets."
It is also believed that almost 2,000 illegal taxis operate at night.
A flourishing black market for racketeers is also said to exist.
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