Belgium in Brief: Drug violence – a very Brussels problem? Belgium in Brief: Drug violence – a very Brussels problem? The drug violence that has swept Brussels this week has again sparked debate about the provenance of the problems and how to deal with them
Rising drug-related violence in Belgium raises concerns over public safety Belgium is experiencing a steady increase in violent incidents, many of which are linked to the growing drug trade While the police are struggling to recruit qualified staff and the judiciary is facing growing workloads with limited resources, the number of violent incidents continues to increase
Drug-related violence rises in Belgium, increasing public safety . . . Drug-related violence is rising steadily across Belgium, raising growing concerns over public safety as police and judicial authorities struggle with staff shortages and limited resources, Belga news agency reported on Monday
Belgium at risk of becoming ‘narco-state’, judge warns Belgium’s problem stems from surging amounts of the drug coming from South America, mostly Colombia According to the EU drugs agency, a record 121 tonnes of cocaine was seized in Antwerp
‘Europe’s got a problem’ — Drug violence grips Belgium’s second city Since early 2022, the local police conducted more than 1,600 arrests for drug dealing and around 85 for drug-related violence Law enforcement is also wary of what they call “the waterbed effect” — when a crackdown on one port city just displaces the problem to another
Antwerp judge warns Belgium risks becoming a narco-state amid rising . . . The Port of Antwerp is a significant point of entry for illegal drugs into Belgium and the broader European market In recent months, Brussels has seen a surge in drug-related violence, with over 60 shootings recorded this year, including 20 incidents occurring just this summer
Belgiums violent drug gangs are swiftly gaining power - NZZ «Chop, chop, cut off his finger!» Cocaine cartels are bringing torture and murder to Belgium's streets Belgium is often associated with fries, waffles and bad weather But grenade attacks and
Belgium struggles in fight against cocaine traffickers - dw. com Belgium is facing an unprecedented wave of drug-related violence, driven by the influx and use of cocaine The crisis is most visible in Brussels, where turf wars and street-level drug deals have
Drug use in Belgium - Statistics Facts | Statista Over the last ten years, the overall number of drug-related crimes increased in Belgium In 2018, the Belgian Federal Police registered over 58 thousand drug-related crimes