Lower sentences than the Public Prosecution Service had demanded for four former Limburg police officers

The court has convicted four police officers from Limburg for abuse of authority. Among other things, they entered a home without permission, falsely drew up a report and committed computer hacking. "This has damaged the image of and confidence in the police."

The court in Breda has imposed considerably lower sentences on four former Limburg district police officers. In mid-April, the Public Prosecution Service demanded up to one and a half years in prison against the four for abuse of authority, perjury, unlawful entry and computer hacking. The highest sentence imposed by the court on Tuesday was three months in prison and a community service order of 240 hours.

The court in Breda has imposed considerably lower sentences on four former Limburg district police officers. In mid-April, the Public Prosecution Service demanded up to one and a half years in prison against the four for abuse of authority, perjury, unlawful entry and computer hacking. The highest sentence imposed by the court on Tuesday was three months in prison and a community service order of 240 hours.