Shots in Brussels: Police search subway for suspects!

Shots in Brussels: Police search subway for suspects!

A dramatic incident occurred in the Belgian capital Brussels today, triggering a massive police operation. Shots were heard outside the Clémenceau metro station, which mobilized numerous officers. “The suspects fled towards the metro station and may still be in the tunnel between the Clémenceau and Süd train stations,” a police spokeswoman reported to the Belga news agency. Fortunately, there were no injuries in this incident, which appears to be linked to drug trafficking, Belgian broadcaster RTBF noted.

Major deployment in the subway network

The police searched the entire area around the Clémenceau metro station, which is located in the Anderlecht district. This station, which is part of lines 2 and 6 of the Brussels Metro, has become an important local transport hub since its opening in 1993. During the search for the suspects, there was significant disruption to public transport as several metro and tram lines were interrupted. Video footage also showed two masked men equipped with weapons that looked like assault rifles.

Clémenceau station, named after former French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau, is a central entry point to the metro and plays a significant role in Brussels' transport network. The incident suggests a tense security situation and could have far-reaching consequences for public safety and local transport in the region, according to findings by RTBF and Wikipedia.