Belgian Police Conduct Major Terrorism Investigation

Belgian police executed 14 house searches and questioned seven individuals in a terrorism investigation. Authorities suspect they were preparing a terrorist attack, though targets were undetermined. Searches occurred in Antwerp, Liege, Ghent, and Brussels. The investigation's link to the upcoming Paris Olympics remains unconfirmed.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 25-07-2024 18:35 IST | Created: 25-07-2024 18:35 IST
Belgian Police Conduct Major Terrorism Investigation
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Belgian police have conducted 14 house searches as part of a terrorism investigation, detaining seven people for questioning, the federal public prosecutor's office announced on Thursday.

The suspects are believed to be preparing a terrorist attack, although specific targets have not been identified, according to a statement. A judge will later decide whether to press charges.

The raids took place in several cities, including Antwerp, Liege, and Ghent, as well as the Brussels region. The prosecutor's office did not comment on any potential connection to the Paris Olympics, set to begin on Friday.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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