A powerful explosion rocked a residential neighborhood in Amsterdam-Osdorp overnight, injuring seven people and causing significant damage. Police have made multiple arrests and seized vehicles in connection with the incident. Witnesses report a group of young adults were preparing explosives in a storage unit, allegedly intended for use in a planned robbery in Germany. This explosion is part of a concerning pattern of violent incidents in Dutch residential areas, including a fatal drug lab explosion in Rotterdam in January 2024 and a devastating blast in The Hague later that year. Criminologists point to increasing recklessness among drug criminals, driven by heightened competition and larger-scale operations, as a key factor. Amateur bomb-makers, often involved in robberies, also contribute to the danger due to their lack of expertise and careless handling of explosive materials. Experts warn that insecurity in residential areas is rising due to these activities.