An attack avoided in Antwerp? Police arrest five heavily armed Dutchmen during checkpoint in Berchem

At least one weapon of war was found in their vehicle, according to the daily Gazet van Antwerpen. The Antwerp public prosecutor’s office confirms that there was an incident, but does not wish to comment. According to information from Gazet van Antwerpen, the incident took place in the vicinity of Deken De Winterstraat, where three attacks have already been committed. An investigation is underway to determine what the five men arrested were plotting.

On Tuesday morning, four other Dutch people were arrested during a police check in Borgerhout, another Antwerp district. Law enforcement discovered a firearm and ammunition in their vehicle, as well as material that could potentially be used to make incendiary bombs.