The investigation quickly revealed a large-scale scheme in which the criminals installed skimming devices at several petrol stations. These devices allowed them to clone fuel cards, which were then used to steal large quantities of fuel from unsuspecting victims
The Ministry of Finance announced that the recent operation highlights the rising demand for cheap cigarettes amid increasing tobacco prices. Spokesperson Florence Angelici noted that the record number of dismantled sites does not necessarily reflect a surge in criminal activity
Infrabel, the Belgian railway network manager, confirmed that the stolen cables were essential to maintaining safe and efficient train operations on the line connecting Ghent-Saint-Peters and Brussels, one of Belgium’s busiest routes
East Flanders will witness strikes on April 9, 16, 25, and 29. Limburg's proposed strike dates are April 10, 15, 23, and 30, while West Flanders will experience strikes on April 11, 16, 24, and 29. Lastly, Antwerp will face strikes on April 12, 17, 22, and 30
In Belgium, a 50-year-old man died in a fire on Friday in his home in Deinze in the province of East Flanders, and the authorities are working on the case of this incident, according to the sources.
