The arrest, conducted in collaboration with authorities from Belgium, Colombia, and the United Kingdom, also led to the detention of two other suspects. Namoussi, a resident of Genk, Belgium, was previously sentenced in absentia to seven years in prison for drug trafficking in 2021
According to the Federal Public Service (FPS) Finance, the illicit cargo was discovered concealed within the wall of a shipping container at Quay 614. The drugs have since been confiscated and are set to be destroyed under official supervision
The new law, which received Royal assent, aims to curb the export of motor fuels with excessively high levels of sulfur and benzene — substances known for their detrimental effects on both human health and the environment
This innovative initiative, spearheaded by a collaboration between the University of Ghent, Phytolutions, and the fire station in the Antwerp port village of Lillo, marks a significant step forward in sustainable environmental remediation efforts
Originally projected at €3.1 billion, the price tag for the Extra Container Capacity Antwerp (ECA) project has now surged to a staggering €5 billion, according to sources within the Flemish government
