A routine train journey from Antwerp to Hasselt turned violent when an 18-year-old passenger sprayed deodorant into a conductor’s eyes, prompting medical treatment, police involvement, and renewed concerns about the safety of Belgian railway personnel on duty
The police operation, which took place on April 22, has led to the arrest of three individuals, including two Dutch nationals believed to be the masterminds behind the drug production
The duo targeted the bakery in the Limburg Province town during the festive period, making off with a safe containing €5,700, a cash register holding €200, and keys to an electric gate and a delivery van
According to a statement from law enforcement, officers of the federal traffic police became suspicious of a German-registered van due to its erratic driving on the E17 between Sint-Niklaas and Lochristi
The scam typically begins with a phone call from someone claiming to be from the victim’s bank or law enforcement. The caller tells the victim that there has been a problem with their bank card—either suggesting it needs to be replaced or that suspicious transactions have been detected
