Summary
Belgian police arrested three people suspected of planning an attack on Prime Minister Bart de Wever. The plot involved a potential improvised explosive device and the use of a drone. The suspects are linked to what prosecutors describe as a jihadist-inspired terrorist attack.
Key Facts
- Three people were arrested in Belgium for allegedly planning an attack on Prime Minister Bart de Wever.
- The plot was described as a "jihadist-inspired terrorist attack" by prosecutors.
- Authorities found a suspected improvised explosive device during searches in Antwerp.
- A drone with a potential payload was reportedly part of the plan.
- The suspects were born in 2001, 2002, and 2007 and lived in Antwerp.
- One suspect was released after questioning, while two remain in custody and are set to appear in court.
- Federal prosecutors supported their findings with searches using explosive-sniffing dogs.
- 80 terrorism cases have been investigated in Belgium this year.
