Police in the northern port city of Antwerp have seized a luxury gold-coloured car after the owner failed to pay 256,000 euros in fines. The seizure formed part of an operation targeting individuals linked to drug-trafficking.
In all seven people linked to the drug trade were targeted. At the weekend they received a visit from police, traffic and customs officers. All had failed to pay fines. Car owners who were unable to settle their debts saw their vehicles towed away.
Three people had no difficulty coughing up, but this was not the case with a woman, who had 256,000 euros in outstanding fines. After she failed to pay her gold-coloured luxury Mercedes with personalised numberplates was seized. Three other individuals were unable to settle up either and saw their vehicles towed away as debts of 10,000 euros remained unpaid.
In the southern district of Hoboken, at the weekend, police received several calls in connection with dangerous driving by drivers of German sports cars. A green Lamborghini displaying German plates was stopped. The 19-year-old driver, who is no stranger to the authorities, failed to provide proof of insurance, while also testing positive for cocaine. His car was seized and driving licence was withdrawn.