2023-12-25 18:15:00
The Antwerp port authority received a bomb threat on Monday evening regarding a ship heading to the port of Antwerp via the Western Scheldt, said police and the alderman in charge of the port, Annick De Ridder. . The boat had to anchor in the North Sea while she shed light on this affair.
“We can confirm that a report has been received“, says Ms. De Ridder’s office. “The investigation is currently in the hands of the federal police. We cannot give more information.”
The ship, whose name has not been specified, is currently anchored in the North Sea and is not authorized to continue its journey. Reports indicate that an explosive device was in a car on board the ship and could detonate when it arrives in Antwerp. A link with the drug world is not excluded.
The federal police were not immediately able to respond to requests.
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