Eii, folks! Belgium dey on high alert after authorities foil a suspected jihadist drone plot wey target Prime Minister Bart De Wever. Three people dem arrest for connection with the plot, wey prosecutors describe as “jihadist-inspired terrorist attack” on the PM and other politicians.
Police find suspected improvised explosive device and evidence say the suspects bin dey plan to use drone for the attack. The searches happen for Deurne, Antwerp, near the prime minister ein private residence. E be like say the acting Antwerp mayor, Els van Doesburg, self dey among the targets.
Real Terror Threat
Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prevot express shock for the news and stress say e highlight say dem dey face very real terrorist threat and say dem for remain vigilant. Interior Minister Bernard Quintin meet with security services to analyze the situation and praise the cooperation between services, even for international level.
Drone Technology Risks
Defence Minister Theo Francken talk say drone technology dey present great opportunities but e dey also present risks, wey dey become “more and more dangerous”. Federal prosecutor Ann Lukowiak talk say e be the first time say indications dey say Belgium fit be targeted with drone, even though the phenomenon dey already for neighboring countries.
- Three young men dem arrest for Antwerp over the alleged terror plot.
- One of dem dem release already, but the other two dey appear before investigating judge today.
- Two of the suspects dem already know dem to police and courts for other offences.
Federal prosecutor Ann Fransen talk say the case show say police, intelligence services, and courts for remain vigilant about the risk of terrorist attacks. She add say around 80 new terrorism investigations don already open this year within the terrorism environment.