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Prosecution Demands 7 Years in Prison for Jalal O. Over Fatal Schammenkamp Explosion
The Public Prosecution Service has requested seven years' imprisonment for Jalal O., the main suspect in the January 2024 explosion at a garage box on Schammenkamp in Rotterdam. The blast, caused by a cocaine lab and acetone drums, killed three people and destroyed homes. Forensic analysis confirmed the explosion resulted from flammable acetone vapor igniting. O., who sublet apartments through a shady arrangement, is accused of prioritizing financial gain over safety. During the trial, O. expressed emotion regarding his efforts to rescue victims before his arrest.
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