Police in the Brussels municipality of Sint-Jans-Molenbeek have found more than a kilo of cannabis during a search of a car. The Brussels West Local Police Service decided to pull the car over and searched it as its driver and the front seat passenger were acting suspiciously. In addition to two adults there were also 4 children travelling in the car.
Having found the drugs the police also searched the homes of the 2 adults that were in the car. They found a total of just over 27,000 euro in cash and a firearm. The drugs, the cash and the gun were found 2 weeks ago. However the Brussels West Local Police Service has only issued a statement now concerning the items seized.
A police spokesperson told journalists that when the driver and his passenger saw the police patrol vehicle, they kept turning around to look at the police officers. "They were doing something on their mobile phone and looked fearful and concerned. There were 4 children on the back seat and they weren’t properly secured”.
The vehicle was pulled over and as soon as they approached it the police officers noticed a strong smell of cannabis. “1,044g of cannabis was found underneath some bags containing the children’s toys. The 2 suspects and the children were taken to the police station for further checks and questioning. The driver and passenger were known to the police”.
During a search of the first suspect’s home police found 20,033 euro in cash and a Glock 9 handgun and bullets. At the second suspect’s home they found 7,000 euro in cash. The first suspect has been formally arrested, the second suspect was released after questioning.
Drug dealer also arrested
The same day, police in Molenbeek also detained a drug dealer. A police patrol spotted a drug deal taking place on the street near to the Graaf van Vlaanderen metro station. The police officers were able to apprehend both the dealer and their client.
During a search of the dealer’s home police found 229.46g of heroin, a set of precision scales, cut-up plastic to be to make bags for drugs, 5 mobile phones and 20,116 euro in cash. The two brothers that live at the property were also found to be residing in Belgium illegally. After question they were formally arrested and are now in jail on remand.