“And unfortunately it is not only with us, but it is a negative trend that you also see in villages around us,” says organizer Schoonemeijer. Divendal also sees a trend that could be a possible explanation for the disturbances. “Drinking is an increasing problem. Without having figures, I get the impression that young people, aged 13 to 18, are consuming more heavy alcohol. So not beer, but wine or vodka. Drinking has become too normalized and parents often don’t know that their children drink.”
Lack of teenagers create a grim atmosphere at Abcoude Party Week: ‘Klikos full of drinks taken away’
