Incidents
Belgium alerts for "national emergency" due to wave of shootings related to drug trafficking
SAPO Notícias27 August 2026 at 06:37
Belgian Interior Minister Bernard Quintin declared yesterday that Belgium is "in a state of national emergency" due to the latest wave of shootings recorded in the capital, Brussels, related to drug trafficking. The declaration comes following several episodes of armed violence that have been increasing in the region, leading authorities to reinforce security measures and warn about the severity of the situation.



