Belgium’s drug commissioner warns that illegal vapes popular with teenagers are being laced with synthetic opioids, creating serious health risks and exposing how criminal organisations exploit flavoured products, vulnerable youth, and weak points in Europe’s chemical and logistics supply chains
Authorities also conducted a search at the Mortsel town hall as part of their inquiry. The timing of the arrest was notable, as the former councillor was set to be sworn in again as a municipal councillor on the same day
Speaking at a workshop hosted by the Directorate for Integrity Evaluation for Public Authorities (DEIPP) on Friday, Quintin emphasised the importance of administrative measures in supplementing police and judicial efforts
Following a vote, several key stakeholders in medical and social drug addiction care will be included in the inquiry. The decision was made during a parliamentary session where MPs agreed to organize a joint meeting with the Health Committee in the coming weeks to discuss the growing crisis
Flemish Minister Zuhal Demir announced a cooperation agreement between the Flemish Agency for Adolescence and CUTA to combat minors' involvement in terrorism, enhancing efforts to counter radicalisation in Belgium
