2023-08-26 07:06:18
This Friday, the federal government announced a series of short and medium term measures to restore security in and around the Gare du Midi in Brussels. Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden (CD&V) mentioned in particular the possibility of “operational initiatives likely to have an immediate effect on the feeling of insecurity”.
After words, place for action. The Flemish newspaper The last news announces a major police operation this Saturday morning. It should start around 11 a.m., which was confirmed at Evening.
The action plan
The action plan announced Friday by the federal government revolves around three axes. The first, which will be led by the police services and the Foreigners Office, will focus on the fight against criminal phenomena and illegality in and around the station.
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The second will target the phenomenon of homelessness, the problems of addiction, drug addiction and cleanliness in the station district.
The services of the Capital Region, the municipalities concerned and the federal health and immigration services will collaborate for this component, supported by the national drug commission.
Finally, the third axis provides for work to adapt the infrastructure which should have a “significant impact on improving safety around the station building”, according to this press release.
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