The Belgian Armed Forces were mobilized to the streets of Brussels to combat drug trafficking. This decision comes at a time when the city is facing a growing wave of violence linked to drug trafficking.
The article states that 65 shootings have already been recorded in 2026, a number that matches the total for the entire previous year, revealing the gravity of the situation.
Brussels authorities intend to "regain control" of the streets that are dominated by dealers, thus resorting to military support to reinforce security in the most affected areas.
The army mobilization represents a significant escalation in the Belgian State's response to the problem of organized crime related to drug trafficking in the capital.
