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WorldPublished: 28 August 2026 at 23:14

Brussels chief prosecutor calls for tougher fight against drug gangs

Following a wave of shootings in Brussels, the city's chief prosecutor on Friday called for a stronger crackdown on drug trafficking gangs. The call came amid growing concern over the security situation in the Belgian capital.

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The chief prosecutor of Brussels on Friday called for intensified efforts to combat organized groups involved in drug trafficking. The appeal followed a series of shooting incidents that have recently shaken the Belgian capital.

The wave of shootings has raised concerns about the security situation in Brussels and served as the direct trigger for the prosecutor's statement. The prosecutor emphasized the need for a tougher response to gangs linked to drug trafficking in order to reduce violence on the city's streets.

The source report did not provide further details on specific measures that would be implemented as part of the intensified fight.

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