US EditionDutch Right-Wing Politician Wilders Fears He May Have Been a Target of Belgian Attack Plotters
- On Friday, Geert Wilders pulled out of a NOS debate after Flemish broadcaster VTM reported his name on a suspects' list with Belgian politicians.
- Arresting teams conducted searches in Antwerp that led to detentions of three suspects on Thursday linked to an alleged jihadist-inspired plot against politicians, Belgian prosecutors said.
- Sources say the plot involved a drone carrying explosives, and searches found a homemade bomb, a 3D printer, and a bag of steel balls linked to the plot.
- Wilders said he will remain until investigations are complete, as the Netherlands' NCTV declined to comment and one suspect has been released, with arraignment scheduled for Friday.
- With the Oct. 29 vote approaching, campaign events have heightened scrutiny as Geert Wilders, leading polls this month, canceled a debate appearance amid security concerns before the early general election.
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The extreme right-wing leader may have been one of the targets of the three people arrested the day before in Antwerp, Belgium, suspected of planning attacks against politicians.
In the Netherlands, the right-wing populist politician Wilders has suspended his campaign for the time being because of a suspected threat of attack.
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders, who is leading the polls ahead of this year's election, suspended all campaign activities today.
Geert Wilders (61) is said to have been in the target of the same terrorist cell, which is said to have prepared an attack on Belgian Prime Minister De Wever.
Dutch Far-right Leader Wilders Suspends Campaigning After Threats
Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders on Friday suspended campaigning for elections later this month, after learning that he had also been targeted in a foiled attack aimed at Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever.
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