Seven Arrested in Willebroek Drug Ring Bust; Large Quantities of Drugs Seized

Authorities have arrested seven men in the Willebroek region of Belgium as part of a crackdown on a drug trafficking organization. The investigation, led by the local police zone Rivierenland, uncovered a network allegedly operating out of a garage box in Willebroek, which served as a supply point for drug couriers.

During coordinated house searches conducted simultaneously in Willebroek, Boom, and Puurs-Sint-Amands, police confiscated significant quantities of narcotics. The seized items included 1.25 kilograms of cocaine, more than 2.6 kilograms of cannabis, and approximately 137 grams of ecstasy. Additionally, over 16,000 euros in cash was recovered.

The operation also yielded a variety of weapons and paraphernalia, including an alarm pistol, a taser, pepper spray, two daggers, and a bulletproof vest. Fourteen mobile phones were also seized, likely used for coordinating illicit activities.

Of the eight individuals initially involved, seven were formally arrested and brought before a judge, who ordered their detention. The arrested suspects range in age from 18 to 32 years old. An eighth suspect, already in prison, was brought in for questioning but was subsequently released in relation to this specific case, though he will return to his previous incarceration.