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Belgium Deploys Soldiers to Combat Surge in Drug Violence
9/6/2025
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- Belgium's Security Minister Bernard Quintin plans to deploy soldiers in Brussels to address drug violence.
- The army will protect areas from drug crime, extending beyond border security.
- This year, Brussels recorded 57 drug-related shootings, with 20 in the summer.
- Prosecutor Julien Moinil, under police protection, seeks €10 million for safety enhancements.
- The initiative includes mixed patrols of soldiers and police in critical locations.