Belgium Alerts a "National Emergency" to the Wave of Shootings in Brussels Linked to Drug Trafficking
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The Belgian Government will strengthen the police presence in the capital after recording six shootings in four days and 65 since the beginning of the year
Minister of the Interior Bernard Quintin (MR) is deploying an additional infantry platoon in the fight against drug-related violence in Brussels. The deployment of the Special Units Directorate (DSU) is also being reinforced with police special assistance teams, and the Federal Judicial Police in Brussels is receiving structural reinforcement.
After several episodes of drug-related violence in Brussels, the federal, regional and local authorities announced a series of reinforcements. Several mayors welcomed a "national awareness" while waiting for concrete results on the ground. The post New reinforcements to combat drug-related violence in Brussels: "Optimist, without being naive" appeared first on Le Vif.
Brussels Minister-President Boris Dilliès (MR) announced on Wednesday evening new human and material reinforcements against drug-related violence at the end of the Regional Security Council (Kores) held at the headquarters of safe.brussels. The scheme includes 40 additional police officers, 20 mobile cameras and permanent coordination.Federal Minister of the Interior Bernard Quintin (MR) announced the deployment of 40 police officers to strength…
To say that drug trafficking-related violence is "a Belgian problem", even if it's true, it's very easy. To paraphrase former US president John F. Kennedy: don't ask what the federal can do for your safety, ask what you Brussels decision-makers are finally going to do yourself.
Following a series of armed attacks in Brussels, the mayors of Saint-Gilles, Anderlecht, and Forest met with Interior Minister Quintin to request a federal action plan and additional police support to combat drug-related violence.
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