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Violent Drug Crime on the Rise in Brussels
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Violent drug crime on the rise in Brussels
Gunfire, drug wars and shootouts in residential areas — the Belgian capital is seeing a wave of drug-related violence. In districts like Anderlecht, fear among inhabitants is growing as cocaine continues to pour in through the port of Antwerp.
In the Brussels district of Anderlecht, the police have carried out a major operation against criminal gangs that deal in drugs, reports the VRT. According to the broadcaster, several arrests have been made. The police operation in the Peterbos district started this morning shortly before 09:00 with 800 officers from all over the country. A helicopter was also deployed. According to sources of the VRT, the operation was not aimed at a specific c…
A large police force is deployed as part of a long-awaited judicial and administrative operation. On site, several hundred police officers are present. ...
A major police operation is underway in the Peterbos district in Anderlecht. The district has been completely cordoned off, and 800 officers are on site. The operation is part of the fight against drug trafficking, the public prosecutor's office confirms. The Peterbos district is known as one of the main hotspots for drug trafficking in Brussels.
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