The Dutch contribution to United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK)

Royal Marechaussee Colonel J.F.C.M. Timmermans arrived in Kosovo on 11 November 1999 as a special adviser to the UNMIK police commissioner. One of his tasks was to set up and train a special riot squad. He also advised in respect of the border police. Colonel Timmermans returned to the Netherlands on 31 July 2000.