Hatim Van G., known as “Rolleder,” has been sentenced to seven years in prison for drug offenses and money laundering. The 44-year-old was found guilty of possessing and trading in hard drugs, and also laundering approximately 130,000 euros. The illicit funds were discovered at his residence, hidden in his garden and a vacuum cleaner.
This is not Van G.’s first encounter with the law; he previously received prison sentences in 2003 and 2019 for similar crimes. In March,he was incarcerated for three years following a conviction for violent rape.
“Spider in the Web”
Prosecutors described Van G. as the “spider in the web” of drug trafficking, involved in the buying and selling of hard drugs and their production materials. The offenses came to light in August of the previous year during a police operation targeting organized crime in Eindhoven. Van G. was apprehended during a drug deal at a catering business on Kruisstraat, where a meaningful sum of cash was exchanged.
Following the transaction, jerry cans containing 95 kilograms of amphetamine oil, used in the production of amphetamine and methamphetamine, were found in the building’s rear. The court determined Van G. played a coordinating role in these activities, with considerable evidence found on his phone.
Money Laundering Practices
The 130,000 euros seized from his home were linked to drug deals conducted in 2020 and 2021.
the court acknowledged Van G.’s prior convictions when determining his sentence. However, his “current medical condition,” specifically his paraplegia and resulting physical limitations, was also taken into account, leading to a reduced sentence compared to the nine years sought by the Public Prosecution Service.
“Permanent Corrective Effect”
The Public Prosecution Service had also requested an exclusion zone for Van G. on Kruisstraat, but the court deemed it unnecessary.The judge expressed hope that the seven-year sentence, combined with existing legal matters, would have a “permanent corrective effect” on his behavior.
Van G.has appealed both of his previous convictions in Den Bosch, and the final outcome of those cases is still pending. He also has the option to appeal the current ruling.
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