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Alphen aan den Rijn cafe closed for at least two weeks after illegal gambling found
A cafe on Van Nesstraat in Alphen aan den Rijn must close for at least two weeks after officials found illegal gambling and soft-drug use inside.
The findings came during an inspection on the night of October 10 to 11, prompted by reports of illegal gambling.
Police carried out the check with the municipality, the Netherlands Gambling Authority and other government bodies.
Mayor Erik van Heijningen ordered the temporary closure under local rules.
Officials will decide within the two-week period whether the closure should be extended.
The inspection focused on suspected illegal gambling, and the checks also found soft drugs being used at the premises.
The police have urged residents to report suspected wrongdoing in hospitality venues.
A cafe on Van Nesstraat in Alphen aan den Rijn has been closed for at least two weeks after a check found illegal gambling and soft-drug use.
The check took place during the night of Saturday, October 10, into Sunday, October 11.
It followed reports of illegal gambling.
Mayor Erik van Heijningen ordered the temporary closure under the municipality’s General Local Regulation.
Authorities will assess during the closure whether it should be extended.
- Who
- The cafe and its visitors; Mayor Erik van Heijningen ordered the closure.
- What
- The cafe was closed for at least two weeks after authorities found illegal gambling and soft-drug use.
- When
- The check took place during the night of October 10–11, 2026.
- Where
- A cafe on Van Nesstraat in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
- Why
- A check prompted by reports of illegal gambling found illegal gambling and soft-drug use.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Authorities received reports of illegal gambling.
A multi-agency check found illegal gambling and soft-drug use at the cafe.
Mayor Erik van Heijningen ordered the cafe closed for at least two weeks.
Authorities will assess whether the closure should be extended.
- Minimum closure
- Two weeks
- Location
- Van Nesstraat, Alphen aan den Rijn
- Check
- Night of October 10–11, 2026
- Findings
- Illegal gambling and soft-drug use
- Decision-maker
- Mayor Erik van Heijningen
Sources
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