Violence linked to drug-related crime has surged in Belgium’s capital this year, with over 65 shootings already recorded as gangs intensify territorial disputes and trafficking operations. Authorities warn the escalating conflict is straining local communities and overwhelming law enforcement resources. The spike underscores broader challenges in addressing organized crime amid shifting dynamics in the illicit drug market. Experts caution that without targeted intervention, the trend could worsen before stabilizing.
This year alone there have been more than 65 shootings in the Belgian capital, as drug crime soars.
