Rotterdam Drug Deal Turns Deadly: Third Arrest Made in Yasin Liquidation

Rotterdam, Netherlands – A heroin deal gone wrong in Rotterdam’s Delfshaven district has resulted in the death of a 34-year-old man, known in criminal circles as Yasin, or Seref. A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting, adding to the two already in custody.

The Failed Drug Deal

The incident occurred on Thursday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 4:50 PM on the Indrapoerastraat. According to sources, Yasin was meeting with buyers for a multi-kilogram heroin transaction. The deal soured when the buyers refused to pay, leading to a violent shootout. Rijnmond.nl reports that a handlanger of Yasin fired down from a stairwell at the fleeing buyers.

Arrests and Investigation

Immediately following the shooting, a 35-year-old Rotterdam resident, believed to be an associate of Yasin, was arrested. He allegedly attempted to flush drugs down the toilet in an attempt to avoid detection, but was apprehended. 112vdg.nl details this attempt to conceal evidence.

On Friday evening, the suspected shooter, a 29-year-old man with no fixed address, was arrested at Düsseldorf Airport and is being extradited to the Netherlands. Crime-Nieuws.nl reported on this arrest.

Most recently, on Sunday evening, February 22, 2026, a 36-year-old man from Zoetermeer was arrested on suspicion of involvement in Yasin’s murder. Crime-Nieuws.nl confirmed this latest development.

Evidence and Ongoing Search

The getaway vehicle, a dark gray Audi A3, was discovered on the Schans in Rotterdam-West later on Thursday evening. It has been taken into police custody for forensic examination. Crimesite.nl provides details on the vehicle’s discovery.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident, with twenty detectives assigned to the case. They are appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone who may have observed the number of individuals exiting the vehicle and their direction of travel, as well as requesting any relevant CCTV footage.