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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 •  • 26910 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 •  • 25305 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 •  • 16077 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 •  • 33509 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 •  • 32557 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 •  • 28305 views