Police in Liège, Belgium arrest nearly 200 drug dealers
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Police in Liège, Belgium, and the Liège Public Prosecutor’s Office arrested almost 200 drug dealers and issued 500 fines in six months.
On April 15th, authorities announced they would increase efforts to stop street dealing in the city center, particularly in the Outremeuse and Guillemins neighborhoods. The increased police presence and targeted controls led to numerous arrests and the seizure of drugs, weapons, and money.
Police wrote 500 citations for drug possession, 50 for illegal stay on the territory, and 26 for possessing weapons. They also made 50 administrative arrests for people staying in the country illegally and turned them over to relevant services. Beyond arrests, police confiscated 6,764.44 grams of cannabis, 1,870.71 grams of cocaine, 1,011.12 grams of heroin, and 674 units of medication. They also seized over 71,000 euros, 3,500 dollars, 95 mobile phones, and various tools used in drug trafficking.
Prosecutors noted that many of those arrested have already appeared in court, with some receiving convictions. Authorities plan to continue this strategy of increased police presence, targeted controls, and judicial follow-up to reduce street dealing in Liège. They believe sharing information between police and the justice system is essential to maintaining pressure on drug trafficking.
