Three Dutch customs officers arrested in April on suspicion of stealing information and corruption are now allowed to await trial without being detained. The Rotterdam court determined insufficient grounds existed for continued pre-trial detention. The officers, aged 26, 41, and 45, are accused of accepting bribes, violating official secrets, computer hacking, and preparing for cocaine import, with two also facing money laundering charges. An investigation, sparked by a police intelligence tip, involved undercover agents and recorded conversations revealing discussions about illicit operations and focusing on the port of Vlissingen. Authorities seized data storage devices, cash, and luxury goods during searches following their arrest by a multi-agency team focused on harbor crime. Though released, the officers have been suspended and the charges remain valid, with evidence suggesting a scheme to profit from inside information.

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