Nine men arrested in Rotterdam drug raids

Police in Rotterdam arrested nine men Monday during raids at 11 addresses as part of a major drug investigation, officials said. Eight of the suspects are from Rotterdam and one is from The Hague.

The suspects range in age from 27 to 40 and are accused of participating in a criminal organization involved in the drug trade. Three of the men are also suspected of money laundering.

Arrest teams searched homes and business properties in the Crooswijk, Ommoord, and Delfshaven neighborhoods. Officers seized narcotics, large amounts of cash, and several cars, according to police. The type of drugs involved has not been disclosed.

All nine remain in custody while the Public Prosecution Service continues its investigation. Officials said further arrests have not been ruled out.