Mayor Evicts Family to Restore Peace in Troubled Zoutleeuw Housing Complex

A family has been evicted from their home in the Molenveld social housing complex in Zoutleeuw, Belgium, in an effort to end persistent unrest that has plagued the neighborhood. The move, confirmed by Mayor Guy Dumst, is the latest development in a series of problems that led authorities to impose a curfew and an assembly ban last autumn.

The issues in Molenveld reportedly involved domestic violence, threats, and individuals driving without proper documentation or licenses. The problems escalated over time, with residents experiencing ongoing disturbances, including suspected drug dealing activities. These issues primarily centered around a few families, some of whom have since moved away.

While legal proceedings are ongoing against one family for car fraud, Mayor Dumst stated that the eviction of the current family was a necessary step after consultation. "I cannot say much about the legal procedure, but I have been in direct contact with these people," Dumst said. "Hopefully, this will now definitively end the unrest in the social housing district. Many problems have been resolved in the meantime; this is the final link. Now, peace can fully return for the residents."

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Hopefully, this will now definitively end the unrest in the social housing district. Many problems have been resolved in the meantime; this is the final link. Now, peace can fully return for the residents.