Legal pepper spray in the Netherlands?

HOOK

Legal pepper spray in the Netherlands? Nope. Minister says too risky.

FACTS

  • Debate reignited after murder of Lisa (17) in Abcoude
  • Minister Van Weel: attacker could grab spray and use it against the victim
  • Also fears criminals using it against police
  • Looking at Danish permit model for stalking cases

TAKEAWAY

‘Smurf spray’ (dye) stays legal — but also banned in Belgium.

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