The Federal Police Service and the 6 Brussels local police services carried out a large-scale joint operation across the capital on Monday evening. The operation was against organised crime, in particular the trade in illegal narcotics. A total of 708 people and 621 vehicles were checked. 9 people were arrested and 13 people were taking into preventive custody.
Hundreds of people and vehicles checked during large scale police operation in Brussels on Monday evening
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In a statement released at around midnight on Monday, the Federal Police Service said "The operation was coordinated by the Federal Police and brought together the 6 local police services, the Federal Railway Police and other support units”.
"The aim was to provide a visible police presence and to tackle various forms of crime within Brussels. A large number of checks were carried out on people, vehicles and hospitality outlets and there was increased vigilance in and around railway and metro stations".
Traffic offences
A total of 708 people, 13 businesses and 621 vehicles were checked. 9 people were arrested, and 13 others were taken into preventive custody. The police drafted 2 crime reports for drugs, 2 for the possession of illegal weapons, 9 for being in the country illegally and 83 for traffic offence, including driving under the influence, driving without a licence and driving without insurance.
"This operation is confirmation of the will of the Federal Police Service and the 6 local police services to ensure the safety of all in Brussels by carrying out firm, visible and structured action”, the Federal Police’s statement reads.