An integral enforcement action (IHA) recently took place on the coastal strip. From Loosduinen to Scheveningen, actions took place on the water, the beach, in the dunes, in the harbor and on the boulevard. It is the start of the summer holidays and the beautiful weather made it pleasantly busy. Residents and entrepreneurs in the action area experience a lot of alcohol, drugs and nitrous oxide nuisance, especially in summer when the weather is nice. Illegal camping, street racing (noise nuisance of motorbikes/cars), parking nuisance and intimidation are also a major annoyance in the area. During the campaign, the Municipality of The Hague worked together with the police, customs authorities, the Public Prosecution Service, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee Rijksbelastingdienst, NVWA, Stedin, HTM, the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate, the Haaglanden Environment Agency and the fire service to tackle the problems in the area. There were more than 180 people on their feet maintaining nuisance in every way possible.
“The Hague is the only Dutch city with 11 kilometers of coast. We are proud of that, but unfortunately that also causes nuisance. That is why we are now firmly present to limit this nuisance as much as possible.”
Cyclists on the boulevard and tents in prohibited areas
During the action, the Enforcement Organization issued no fewer than 45 fines for cycling on the Boulevard. This area is intended for pedestrians and not for cyclists and mopeds. In addition, the enforcers have informed 10 people that it is not allowed to spend the night with tents or campers in the coastal area. 2 times a fine has been issued for a tent in a prohibited area. The Haagse Pandbrigade was also present with a special focus on holiday rentals where abuses were found once.
27 noise measurements, 15 of which are too loud
During the traffic control 27 noise measurements were taken, which resulted in 15 noise violations. Here 11 vehicles were given WOK status. WOK stands for waiting for inspection, which means that the car is not allowed on the road until the owner has had the car or motorcycle repaired and re-inspected at the RDW. These persons had to continue their journey on foot. Furthermore, 257 vehicles were checked where, among others, 3 people drove without a driver's license and 13 people were unable to show it. Tinted glass was also removed twice and narcotics were found in 2 vehicle. The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate checked 1 taxis, of which 12 taxis had something wrong.
7 kilos of unexcised tobacco seized
Multiple teams composed of police, enforcement, NVWA, ODH, Stedin, fire brigade and Customs, but also the HEIT checked 12 companies and catering companies, where abuses were identified in 10 cases. Action was taken against various abuses, from no supervisor present to problems with electrical connections, in which in one case there was a risk of electrocution. The NVWA found several abuses with food safety. The fire extinguishers were also not in order in many companies. Customs seized 7 kilos of unexcised tobacco and in 4 companies there were abuses with, among other things, the industrial waste contracts. The HEIT caught one manager at work while receiving benefits.
Municipal tax authorities and national tax authorities
The municipal tax authorities have seized € 22.308,21. In 6 cases, the tax debt was paid immediately and the vehicle owners could continue on their way. 5 vehicles are still trapped and may not continue until they have paid the debt. A total of 37 wheel clamps have been installed. The national tax authorities have collected an amount of € 1769,- in tax debts. 10 people received an attachment notice and were given the opportunity to pay the back taxes within two weeks. If this does not happen, vehicles will still be seized for an amount of more than € 100.000.
Report for a safe and liveable city of The Hague
Reporting abuses contributes to improving the quality of life and safety in your neighbourhood. Experience has shown that nuisance providers and criminals leave when they notice that residents are standing up for their neighbourhood. They don't like that growing group of extra eyes and ears. Many people adhere very well to the rules and are committed to their neighborhood. Municipalities and the police receive more frequent reports about suspicious and nuisance situations. This is very good and allows for more targeted action. So cooperate and report! Municipality of The Hague.
