The owner of the Netherlands’ biggest cafe, Checkpoint in Terneuzen, found guilty of breaking drugs trade laws and fined nearly €10m last month, is appealing against his conviction.

The main thrust of the appeal will be based on the judges’ decision to find Willemsen and his staff guilty of membership of a criminal organisation, lawyer André Beckers told reporters.
It is likely to take a year before the appeal can be heard, news agency ANP said.