FLASH NEWS
Suspected of attacking Belgian Prime Minister via explosive drone, terrorist cell busted in Antwerp
2025-10-09 19:58:12 / BOTA
A suspected terrorist cell was busted by Belgium's federal prosecutor's office on Thursday, believed to be planning an attack on Prime Minister Bart De Wever.
Local media reported that during a search in Deurne, a district in the municipality of Antwerp, investigators discovered a homemade explosive, which the suspects were reportedly planning to attach to a drone to carry out the attack.
"Three young people (born in 2001, 2002 and 2007, all residing in Antwerp) were deprived of their liberty. This judicial intervention is part of an investigation into, among other things, attempted terrorist murder and participation in the activities of a terrorist group," the public prosecutor's office said in a statement.
An investigation has been opened for attempted terrorist murder and participation in the activities of a terrorist group, but prosecutors did not specify the group.
Authorities also seized a 3D printer and electronic parts during the search.
"This case shows that the Prosecution, police and intelligence services must remain vigilant at all times against the risk of terrorist attacks," the prosecutor's office said.
Nationalist Bart De Wever was sworn in as Belgium's prime minister in February, after months of arduous negotiations to form a coalition that is moving the country further to the right.
Happening now...
ideas
top
Alfa recipes
TRENDING 
services
- POLICE129
- STREET POLICE126
- AMBULANCE112
- FIREFIGHTER128