Brussels under 'extreme risk' of attack launches a major police operation
Yesterday afternoon several police operations were carried out in the heart of the capital. In the Grand Place area, streets were cut and the police forced neighbors in their homes. Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel announced that the presence of the army and police will be reinforced. The region is on high alert since Saturday. The situation that has virtually paralyzed the capital with the closing of the subway lines and almost all establishments with a large influx of people.
Reuters
On Sunday night, the city has undergone several police operations, which have resulted in 16 arrests and one wounded. Police have ordered a news blackout in Belgian networks. Belgians have responded by flooding Twitter with cat pictures. Schools and subway lines will remain closed today.
Yesterday afternoon several police operations were carried out in the heart of the capital. In the Grand Place area, streets were cut and the police forced neighbors in their homes. Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel announced that the presence of the army and police will be reinforced. The region is on high alert since Saturday. The situation that has virtually paralyzed the capital with the closing of the subway lines and almost all establishments with a large influx of people.
