Brussels Prosecutor Fumes at Lack of Resources to Tackle Drug Violence

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Brussels' public prosecutor's office strongly warns of the increasing firearm violence in the Belgian capital: »Everyone can be hit by a bullet.« The police need more resources.

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In Brussels, the Public Prosecutor's Office takes stock of 69 shootings in 2026 and warns about reprisals between criminal networks, with a risk of new shootings. ...

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The Brussels prosecutor stated that there have been more than 150 armed attacks and 22 bombings in the past year, adding that the justice system alone cannot solve this problem. He emphasized that drug-related violence poses a threat to everyone.