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Dutch National Crime Squad

The Dutch National Crime Squad (often called the Nationale Recherche in the Netherlands) is a specialized unit within law enforcement that focuses on tackling serious and organized crime across the country. It coordinates investigations into criminal activities such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, cybercrime, and other major illegal operations. By pooling resources and expertise from regional police agencies, the squad enhances national-level cooperation to effectively combat complex criminal networks, ensuring targeted, efficient, and strategic law enforcement efforts throughout the Netherlands.