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Former Belgium star Nainggollan detained in drug smuggling case

Former Belgium star Nainggollan detained in drug smuggling case

Raja Nainggollan was arrested as part of an investigation into drug smuggling through the port of Antwerp. The footballer is in a temporary holding cell, and his club, Lokeren, confirmed that he was absent from training.

Sports • January 27, 03:56 PM • 32783 views
Mass riots in Brussels on New Year's Eve: police arrest 159 people

Mass riots in Brussels on New Year's Eve: police arrest 159 people

On New Year's Eve, riots broke out in Brussels, during which 60 cars were set on fire and rescuers were attacked. Police detained 159 people and recorded more than 1,700 incidents across the city.

Society • January 1, 01:09 PM • 31775 views
Three Chechens in Belgium accused of preparing a terrorist attack

Three Chechens in Belgium accused of preparing a terrorist attack

Belgian authorities have charged three natives of Chechnya with preparing a terrorist attack. The suspects are allegedly affiliated with the Afghan branch of the Islamic State and were detained during a large-scale anti-terrorist operation.

Crimes and emergencies • July 27, 03:26 AM • 28379 views
Belgium detains 7 people on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack

Belgium detains 7 people on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack

Belgian police detained 7 people suspected of planning a terrorist attack. They conducted 14 searches in different cities of the country, and the suspects are accused of terrorism and its financing.

Society • July 26, 02:14 AM • 26708 views
Europol is concerned about the increase in the volume of cocaine supplied to Europe

Europol is concerned about the increase in the volume of cocaine supplied to Europe

Europol reports a record increase in cocaine smuggling to Europe, with almost 70% of it being transported through the ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam.

News of the World • July 3, 08:28 AM • 17483 views
The amount of cocaine seized in the port of Hamburg has tripled over the past five years

The amount of cocaine seized in the port of Hamburg has tripled over the past five years

Over the past five years, the amount of cocaine seized in the port of Hamburg has tripled, making it the third most important port for drug cartels in Europe after Antwerp and Rotterdam.

News of the World • May 6, 03:01 PM • 34591 views
Iran uses European ports to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah

Iran uses European ports to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah

Iran has used European ports in Belgium, Spain, and Italy to smuggle weapons, including missiles and bombs, to Hezbollah in Lebanon via Syria to avoid Israeli air strikes on Iranian weapons shipments.

News of the World • March 15, 01:50 AM • 33535 views
Farmers block the border between Belgium and the Netherlands

Farmers block the border between Belgium and the Netherlands

Farmers in Belgium and the Netherlands are blocking border crossings to protest taxes, rising costs, cheap imports, and bureaucracy that are negatively impacting their industry.

News of the World • February 2, 09:29 AM • 28842 views