A violent explosion caused damage to twenty homes and five vehicles. An investigation has been opened by the PJF. Bart De Wever, who is responsible for overseeing the local police, has emphasized that they will take all necessary measures to support affected residents and ensure the neighborhood’s safety. Due to the severity of the impact of this attack on the community, the local police will conduct an extensive investigation, including house-to-house visits to gather information from all inhabitants.
In another incident, one person sustained minor injuries, and 15 homes were damaged due to a serious explosion in Antwerp. This event highlights the need for increased efforts to combat organized drug crime in the country. The president of the N-VA, the first federal opposition party, expressed concern that the federal police remain understaffed and urged for necessary resources to be deployed before innocent victims are harmed again.
Twenty homes were damaged by this violent explosion as well as five vehicles. The PJF has opened an investigation. “The local police will take all measures to support her and ensure the safety of the neighborhood. Given the seriousness of the impact of this attack on the neighborhood, I have asked the local police to conduct an extensive neighborhood investigation with house-to-house visits to talk to all the inhabitants and gather as much information as possible”, explains Bart De Wever.
“This violent incident shows once again how hard organized drug crime must be fought in this country. With all due respect to the efforts and commitments made recently by the federal government, the judicial police federal remains understaffed”, deplores the one who is also president of the N-VA, the first federal opposition party.
“Let’s hope that we won’t wait for another innocent victim to finally deploy the necessary resources”.
The explosion in Antwerp serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle against organized drug crime in Belgium. While the authorities have opened an investigation and are taking measures to ensure the safety of the neighborhood, the incident highlights the need for adequate resources to combat this growing threat. Let us hope that this tragedy will galvanize efforts to tackle the root causes of drug-related violence and prevent future incidents. Ultimately, the safety and wellbeing of our communities must remain a top priority.