14 Oct 2026NewLabMedia Unverified
Police clear Heythuysen drug lab and search for witnesses
Heythuysensynthetic
Police are clearing a dismantled drug lab in Heythuysen and appealing for witnesses.
Timeline · 159 incidents
October 2026
3 incidents · 0 kg13 Oct 2026LabMedia Unverified
Drug lab dismantled in Heythuysen following anonymous tip
Heythuysensynthetic
Police dismantled a drug laboratory in Heythuysen after receiving an anonymous tip.
06 Oct 2026EventMedia Unverified
What a drug lab smells like: public prosecutor organizes new Smell-IT info evening in Maaseik
Maaseiksynthetic
The public prosecutor's office is organizing a Smell-IT information session in Maaseik to help citizens recognize the smell of illegal drug laboratories.
September 2026
32 incidents · 169.5 t30 Sept 2026EventMedia Unverified
The Hague residents smell XTC scent to detect drug labs themselves: 'It smells like liquorice!'
Den Haagmdma
Residents of The Hague participated in an awareness initiative to learn the smell of XTC and help identify clandestine drug laboratories.
29 Sept 2026ArrestMedia Unverified
Suspect caught with drugs in Liège throws mobile phone into the Meuse
Liège, Belgiumunknown 1
A suspect caught with drugs in Liège threw his mobile phone into the Meuse river during police intervention.
29 Sept 2026ArrestMedia Unverified
Criminal network of 42-year-old from Eindhoven dismantled, son (20) also arrested
Eindhovenunknown 2
Law enforcement dismantled a criminal network surrounding a 42-year-old Eindhoven man, arresting him and his 20-year-old son.
29 Sept 2026ArrestMedia Unverified
Suspected drug network around Eindhoven resident dismantled, eight arrests
Eindhovenunknown 8
Police dismantled a suspected drug network centered around a resident of Eindhoven and arrested eight people.
25 Sept 2026SeizureMega seizureMedia Unverified
Record seizure in Port of Antwerp: over 2,000 kilos of cocaine among bananas from South America
Port of Antwerpcocaine2 t
Customs made a record seizure of over 2,000 kilograms of cocaine hidden among bananas from South America in the Port of Antwerp.
25 Sept 2026SeizureMega seizureMedia Unverified
Customs intercepts nearly 2.4 tonnes of cocaine hidden among bananas in Port of Antwerp
Port of Antwerpcocaine2.4 t
Customs intercepted nearly 2.4 tonnes of cocaine hidden inside a shipment of bananas in the Port of Antwerp.
25 Sept 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
Three shipments of cocaine intercepted in one week in Port of Antwerp
Port of Antwerpcocaine
Authorities intercepted three separate shipments of cocaine within a single week in the Port of Antwerp.
24 Sept 2026SeizureMega seizureMedia Unverified
New massive cocaine seizure at the Port of Antwerp: 2,390 kilos hidden in bananas
Port of Antwerp, Belgiumcocaine2.4 t
Customs officers seized 2,390 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a banana shipment at the Port of Antwerp.
24 Sept 2026SeizureMega seizureMedia Unverified
Customs intercepts almost 2.4 tonnes of cocaine in Port of Antwerp
Port of Antwerpcocaine2.4 t
Customs officers intercepted nearly 2.4 tonnes of cocaine in the Port of Antwerp.
24 Sept 2026ArrestMedia Unverified
Seven suspects arrested and drugs seized in large Charleroi police operation
Charleroi, Belgiumunknown 7
Seven suspects were arrested and drugs were seized during a major police operation in Charleroi.
21 Sept 2026SeizureMega seizureMedia Unverified
Liège PJF participates in international operation 'Atlas Nexus': 156 tonnes of drugs seized and 490 arrests
Liègemixed156 t 490
The Federal Judicial Police of Liège participated in the international operation 'Atlas Nexus,' resulting in the seizure of 156 tonnes of drugs and 490 arrests.
21 Sept 2026EventMedia Unverified
Daytime alcohol and drug controls yield good results in Kortrijk and Kuurne
Kortrijk en Kuurneunknown
Daytime police checks targeting alcohol and drug use in traffic yielded positive results in Kortrijk and Kuurne.
20 Sept 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
Liquid cocaine hidden in soap bottles intercepted in port
Belgiumcocaine
Liquid cocaine disguised in soap bottles was intercepted in the port.
20 Sept 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
Soap bottles with liquid cocaine intercepted in Antwerp
Antwerpcocaine
Customs intercepted soap bottles containing liquid cocaine in Antwerp.
18 Sept 2026LabMedia Unverified
Large drug lab dismantled just across Belgian border, four Dutch nationals arrested
Belgian bordersynthetic 4
A large drug lab was dismantled just across the Belgian border, leading to the arrest of four Dutch nationals.
18 Sept 2026LabMedia Unverified
Dutch nationals suspected over huge drug lab in Belgium
Belgiumsynthetic
Dutch citizens are suspected of involvement in a large drug laboratory discovered in Belgium.
17 Sept 2026ViolenceMedia Unverified
Drug trafficking in Mons: Retaliations multiply in housing estate, mayor responds
Monsunknown
Retaliatory acts related to drug trafficking have escalated in a Mons housing estate, prompting a public response from the mayor.
17 Sept 2026OverdoseMedia Unverified
Traces of drugs found in investigation into death of father and son in Belgium
Belgiumunknown
An investigation into the death of a father and his five-year-old son in Belgium revealed traces of drugs and a mysterious phone number.
17 Sept 2026ArrestMedia Unverified
Follow-up to Charleroi drug operation: eleven arrest warrants issued
Charleroiunknown 11
Following a major police operation targeting drug trafficking in Charleroi, eleven arrest warrants have been issued.
16 Sept 2026ArrestMedia Unverified
'79 acts of drug-related violence' in Charleroi this year: 27 arrested during major operation
Charleroiunknown 27
Amid 79 reported drug-related violent incidents in Charleroi since the start of the year, police arrested 27 people during a major operation.
16 Sept 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
Drug trafficking: Numerous weapons and a shooting range discovered during major police operation in Charleroi
Charleroiunknown
Police discovered multiple firearms and an illegal shooting range in Charleroi during a major operation targeting drug trafficking.
16 Sept 2026ArrestMedia Unverified
34 raids against drug trafficking in Charleroi result in 27 arrests and seizure of cannabis and cocaine
Charleroi, Belgiummixed 27
Police carried out 34 raids targeting drug trafficking in Charleroi, arresting 27 suspects and seizing cannabis and cocaine.
16 Sept 2026ArrestMedia Unverified
Drugs, weapons, 27 suspects arrested... vast operation against drug trafficking in Charleroi
Charleroimixed 27
A large-scale operation against narcotics trafficking in Charleroi led to the arrest of 27 suspects and the seizure of drugs and weapons.
16 Sept 2026ArrestMedia Unverified
Drug trafficking ring dismantled: 27 suspects arrested and 64 weapons seized
Unspecifiedunknown 27
A drug trafficking ring was dismantled, resulting in the arrest of 27 suspects and the seizure of 64 weapons.
16 Sept 2026ArrestMedia Unverified
Huge federal police operation involving 400 officers against drugs in Charleroi: 34 raids, 27 suspects arrested
Charleroiunknown 27
A massive federal police operation with 400 officers targeted drug trafficking in Charleroi, conducting 34 raids and taking 27 suspects into custody.
16 Sept 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
Cocaine trafficking network dismantled in Mons: 3.2 kg of drugs and 105,000 euros seized, seven arrested
Monscocaine3.2 kg 7
Police dismantled a cocaine trafficking network in Mons, seizing 3.2 kg of cocaine and 105,000 euros in cash, leading to seven arrests.
15 Sept 2026EventMedia Unverified
Tyméo case: Bryan Brigou's mobile phone found, presence of drugs confirmed
Unspecifiedunknown
Investigating authorities recovered Bryan Brigou's mobile phone in the Tyméo case, confirming the presence of drugs.
05 Sept 2026SeizureMedia Verified
930 kg of cocaine intercepted in convoy from Spain
Pyrénées-Orientales, Francecocaine930 kg 1
Gendarmes stopped a three-vehicle convoy coming from Spain and seized close to a tonne of cocaine. One vehicle deliberately rammed a gendarmerie car, lightly injuring two gendarmes; one driver was arrested.
Route intelligence
Spain
roadconfidence: high
Seizure took place during the night of 5-6 Sep 2026; the start date is recorded. No destination stated by the source - do not infer one.
04 Sept 2026SeizureMega seizureMedia Verified
3.36 tonnes of cocaine intercepted south of Gran Canaria
Atlantic Ocean, 70 nm south of Gran Canaria, Spaincocaine3.4 t 5
Guardia Civil intercepted a semi-rigid speedboat carrying 139 bales of cocaine about 70 nautical miles south of Gran Canaria. Five people were arrested and two long firearms were found on board.
Route intelligence
maritime (semi-rigid speedboat) 139 bales in open hullconfidence: high
Date recorded is the announcement date of 4 Sep 2026; the source does not state the exact interception date. No destination stated - do not infer one.
04 Sept 2026ViolenceMedia Unverified
Fatal shooting in Netherlands allegedly planned from Brussels
Brusselsunknown
Suspects involved in a deadly shooting in the Netherlands reportedly prepared their attack from Brussels.
03 Sept 2026LabOfficial Unverified
Drug lab dismantled
Belgiumsynthetic
Police reported the dismantling of a drug lab.
02 Sept 2026ViolenceMedia Unverified
Dutch drug shooting group allegedly briefed in Brussels
Brusselsunknown
An armed group involved in a drug-related shooting in the Netherlands was reportedly briefed in Brussels prior to the incident.
August 2026
41 incidents · 3.4 t31 Aug 2026Court caseMedia Unverified
Six men convicted for drug trafficking from apartment
Belgiumcannabis 6
Six men were convicted for trafficking drugs out of an apartment, despite defense claims that they only met there to smoke joints.
31 Aug 2026Court caseMedia Unverified
Six youths convicted for drug trafficking from Roeselare apartment
Roeselareunknown 6
Six young adults were convicted for dealing drugs from an apartment in central Roeselare, where narcotics were delivered via postal packages.
26 Aug 2026ViolenceMedia Unverified
Three shootings in one weekend: Brussels targeted again by drug gangs
Brusselsunknown
Three separate shootings occurred in Brussels over a single weekend in connection with drug gang activity.
25 Aug 2026Court caseMedia Unverified
One year in prison for involvement in drug production
Nissewaard, Netherlandssynthetic 1
A defendant was sentenced to one year in prison for their involvement in drug production.
25 Aug 2026Court caseMedia Unverified
One year in prison for involvement in drug production
Hellevoetsluis, Netherlandsunknown 1
A defendant was sentenced to one year in prison for involvement in drug production.
24 Aug 2026LabMedia Unverified
32-year-old man arrested in police raid on active drug lab in Bergen op Zoom
Bergen op Zoomsynthetic 1
Dutch police arrested a 32-year-old man from Tholen during a raid on an operational drug laboratory in Bergen op Zoom.
23 Aug 2026ViolenceMedia Unverified
Man wounded by gunfire in Brussels amid drug trafficking background
Brusselsunknown
A man was shot and injured in Brussels in an incident linked to drug trafficking.
23 Aug 2026ArrestMedia Unverified
25 people forced to leave Kamping Kitsch due to inappropriate behavior, 18 festivalgoers caught with drugs
Kortrijkunknown 18
Eighteen festivalgoers were caught carrying inventively hidden drugs during Kamping Kitsch, while 25 others were removed for misconduct.
23 Aug 2026ViolenceMedia Unverified
Brussels: Man wounded by gunfire in new drug-related shooting
Brusselsunknown
A man was shot and injured in a new shooting incident linked to drug trafficking in Brussels.
23 Aug 2026EventMedia Unverified
18 visitors caught with drugs at Kamping Kitsch Club
Kamping Kitsch Clubunknown 18
Police caught 18 visitors carrying drugs during the Kamping Kitsch Club festival, which otherwise proceeded without major incidents.
23 Aug 2026ViolenceMedia Unverified
Drug trafficking in Belgium: man shot and injured in Brussels after gunfire targeting a police station
Brussels, Belgiumunknown
A man sustained gunshot wounds in Brussels following gunfire aimed at a local police station in a drug-related incident.
23 Aug 2026ViolenceMedia Unverified
Drug trafficking: a man injured by gunshots in Brussels
Bruxellesunknown
A man was shot and wounded in Brussels in a drug trafficking incident.
23 Aug 2026LabMedia Unverified
Raid on Hoogstraat in Tholen in drug lab investigation
Tholen, Netherlandssynthetic
Police raided a location on Hoogstraat in Tholen as part of an investigation into a drug laboratory.
23 Aug 2026ArrestMedia Unverified
Police remove 25 people from Kamping Kitsch Club in Kortrijk, 18 caught with drugs
Kortrijkunknown 18
Police ejected 25 people from the Kamping Kitsch Club festival in Kortrijk, with 18 attendees caught in possession of drugs.
23 Aug 2026ViolenceMedia Unverified
Two shootings in under 24 hours in Saint-Gilles: mayor raises alarm
Saint-Gillesunknown
Two shootings took place within 24 hours in Saint-Gilles, leading the local mayor to sound the alarm.
22 Aug 2026ViolenceMedia Unverified
Drug-dependent man from Liège physically attacks mother and son
Liègeunknown
A drug- and alcohol-dependent man from Liège physically assaulted his mother and his son when the latter attempted to intervene.
20 Aug 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
Brazil intercepts 702 kilos of cocaine on Antwerp-Turkey route
Braziliëcocaine702 kg
Law enforcement in Brazil intercepted 702 kilograms of cocaine along a commercial shipping route between Antwerp and Turkey.
20 Aug 2026Court caseMedia Unverified
Drug dealers sentenced to firm prison terms in Liège for trafficking in Jemeppe
Jemeppeunknown
The Liège criminal court sentenced drug traffickers to firm prison terms for flooding Jemeppe with drugs.
19 Aug 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
700 kilos of cocaine destined for Antwerp intercepted among coffee beans in Brazil
Braziliëcocaine700 kg
Brazilian authorities seized 700 kilograms of cocaine hidden within a coffee bean shipment bound for the Port of Antwerp.
18 Aug 2026LabOfficial Unverified
Two drug labs busted after explosion
Belgiumsynthetic
Police uncovered and dismantled two drug laboratories following an explosion.
18 Aug 2026LabMedia Unverified
Drug lab dismantled in middle of Enschede residential area
Enschede, Netherlandssynthetic
Police wearing gas masks raided and dismantled a drug laboratory located in a residential neighborhood in Enschede.
18 Aug 2026LabMedia Unverified
Drug lab dismantled in residential neighborhood in Enschede: Police in gas masks launch raid
Enschede, Netherlandssynthetic
Police wearing gas masks raided and dismantled a drug laboratory located in the middle of a residential neighborhood in Enschede.
14 Aug 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
36 kilograms of cocaine intercepted in Brazil bound for Antwerp
Antwerpencocaine36 kg
Law enforcement in Brazil intercepted 36 kilograms of cocaine destined for Antwerp.
14 Aug 2026ArrestMedia Unverified
Man from Wassenaar arrested for drug importation
Wassenaar, Netherlandsunknown 1
A man residing in Wassenaar has been arrested on suspicion of importing drugs.
13 Aug 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
Police make impressive seizure in Brussels
Brusselsunknown
Police carried out a major seizure during an intervention in Brussels.
12 Aug 2026Court caseMedia Unverified
Seven youths on trial for drug trafficking from apartment in central Roeselare
Roeselareunknown 7
Seven youths are standing trial for selling drugs out of an apartment in Roeselare, receiving the illicit drugs via postal packages.
11 Aug 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
Customs intercepts 105 kilograms of cocaine between bananas and frozen meat in Port of Antwerp
Port of Antwerp, Belgiumcocaine105 kg
Customs seized 105 kilograms of cocaine hidden between bananas and frozen meat in the Port of Antwerp.
11 Aug 2026ArrestMedia Unverified
Suspect arrested for drug dealing at Ronquières festival
Ronquièresunknown 1
A person suspected of selling drugs was arrested during the Ronquières music festival.
11 Aug 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
105.4 kilograms of cocaine intercepted among bananas and frozen meat in Port of Antwerp
Antwerpencocaine105.4 kg
Customs officers intercepted 105.4 kilograms of cocaine hidden between shipments of bananas and frozen meat in the Port of Antwerp.
11 Aug 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
Over 105 kilograms of cocaine intercepted in Port of Antwerp
Port of Antwerp, Belgiumcocaine105 kg
More than 105 kilograms of cocaine were intercepted in the Port of Antwerp.
10 Aug 2026ArrestMedia Unverified
Several arrests made and cannabis seized in Mons
Monscannabis
Police made multiple arrests targeting drug networks in Mons and seized a quantity of cannabis.
10 Aug 2026ArrestOfficial Unverified
Multiple arrests made in drug enforcement operation in Mons-Quévy area
Monsunknown
The Mons Prosecutor's Office and local police announced several arrests following an anti-drug operation.
10 Aug 2026ViolenceMedia Unverified
Major anti-drug operation in Namur reveals shopkeepers coerced by dealers
Namurunknown
During a major drug trafficking crackdown in Namur, authorities learned that local shopkeepers were allegedly forced under threat to assist dealers.
07 Aug 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
Dutch customs finds 800 kg of cocaine on cargo ship en route to Antwerp
Antwerpencocaine800 kg
Dutch customs discovered 800 kilograms of cocaine aboard a cargo ship heading toward Antwerp.
07 Aug 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
Dutch customs discovers 800 kg of cocaine in container destined for Antwerp port
Antwerpencocaine800 kg
Dutch customs intercepted 800 kilograms of cocaine in a container bound for the Port of Antwerp.
06 Aug 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
Speeding in Ganshoren leads to large-scale drug seizure
Ganshorenunknown
A traffic stop for speeding in Ganshoren led police to discover and seize a large quantity of drugs.
06 Aug 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
Major drug seizure by Brussels police
Brusselsunknown
Brussels police intercepted and seized a major quantity of drugs.
03 Aug 2026LabMedia Unverified
Drug lab dismantled in Diepenbeek, three arrests
Diepenbeek, Belgiumsynthetic 3
Police dismantled a drug laboratory in Diepenbeek and arrested three suspects.
03 Aug 2026LabMedia Verified
Lab equipment seized at Watou farm, resident (59) arrested
Watou (Poperinge)synthetic 1
Lab equipment found at an agricultural business on Stoppelweg in Watou. The 59-year-old resident was taken into custody.
03 Aug 2026ArrestMedia Unverified
Three suspects arrested in Brussels after seizure of over 3.5 kg of narcotics
Brusselsunknown3.5 kg 3
Brussels police arrested three suspects following the discovery of over 3.5 kg of narcotics.
03 Aug 2026LabMedia Unverified
Synthetic drug lab equipment found at farm in Poperinge: 59-year-old resident arrested
Poperinge, Belgiumsynthetic 1
Synthetic drug lab equipment was discovered at a farm in Poperinge, leading to the arrest of a 59-year-old resident.
July 2026
23 incidents · 15.4 t29 Jul 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
Father (32) who beat newborn baby to death caught with drugs in prison
Belgiumunknown
A 32-year-old prisoner serving time for killing his newborn baby was caught in possession of drugs inside prison.
28 Jul 2026ViolenceMedia Unverified
Shooting in Molenbeek: city strengthens measures against drug trafficking violence
Molenbeekunknown
Following a shooting in Molenbeek, authorities are stepping up measures against drug-related violence.
28 Jul 2026EventOfficial Verified
Tomorrowland: 403 users caught, 32 dealers arrested
Boommixed€ 104,100 32
Over the festival weekend 403 visitors were caught in possession of drugs and 32 dealers were arrested. A total of 104,100 euros in fines was collected. MDMA, cocaine and ketamine were found most often.
24 Jul 2026LabMedia Unverified
Active drug lab discovered in Diepenbeek: three people temporarily arrested
Diepenbeek, Belgiumsynthetic 3
An active drug lab was discovered in Diepenbeek, leading to the temporary arrest of three suspects who were later released under conditions.
24 Jul 2026LabMedia Unverified
Synthetic designer drug lab busted in Diepenbeek: septuagenarians and 48-year-old man arrested
Diepenbeek, Belgiumsynthetic 3
Police dismantled a synthetic designer drug lab in Diepenbeek and arrested a 48-year-old man along with two people in their seventies.
24 Jul 2026LabMedia Verified
Designer drug lab dismantled in Diepenbeek
Diepenbeeksynthetic 3
A designer drug production site was dismantled in a business unit in Diepenbeek. The drums and reactors point to industrial-scale production. Three suspects were arrested. Civil protection cleared the chemical waste.
23 Jul 2026LabMedia Unverified
Drug laboratory discovered due to nearby fire
Brusselsunknown
A drug production laboratory was uncovered in Brussels after a fire broke out in an adjacent property.
22 Jul 2026LabMedia Unverified
Dismantling of a synthetic drug laboratory in Ougrée
Ougréesynthetic
Authorities dismantled a synthetic drug laboratory in Ougrée.
22 Jul 2026LabMedia Unverified
Synthetic drug lab dismantled in Ougrée
Ougréesynthetic
Law enforcement dismantled a synthetic drug laboratory located in Ougrée.
20 Jul 2026Court caseMedia Unverified
Prosecutor demands 6 years in prison for straddle carrier driver who offered services to drug criminals
Belgiumunknown
Prosecution requested a six-year prison sentence for a straddle carrier driver who used promotional videos to pitch his services to drug traffickers.
19 Jul 2026LabMedia Unverified
Residents near drug lab in The Hague allowed to return home
Den Haag, Netherlandsunknown
Local residents were permitted to return to their homes following safety clearances after a drug lab was discovered in The Hague.
18 Jul 2026LabOfficial Unverified3 reports
Four suspects arrested after discovery of drug lab in The Hague
Den Haag, Netherlandssynthetic 4
Police arrested four suspects after discovering a drug lab in The Hague.
18 Jul 2026ViolenceMedia Unverified
Fatal shooting on Rue du Cheval Noir: What is known
Rue du Cheval Noir, Brusselsunknown
A fatal shooting occurred on Rue du Cheval Noir in Brussels.
16 Jul 2026SeizureMega seizureOfficial Verified
6.8 tonnes of cocaine intercepted at quay 1742
Port of Antwerpcocaine6.8 t€ 476 m 9
Customs and the federal judicial police intercepted 6,800 kilograms of cocaine in a container at quay 1742. It is one of the largest seizures of the year in the Port of Antwerp. Nine suspects were arrested, including two dock workers. The investigation into the retriever network continues.
10 Jul 2026SeizureMega seizureMedia Verified
1.7 tonnes of cocaine in Wuustwezel warehouse
Wuustwezelcocaine1.7 t€ 117.7 m 7
In a warehouse close to the Dutch border police found 1,681 kilograms of cocaine, ready for onward transport to the Netherlands. Seven people were arrested on the spot. The warehouse served as an intermediate stash for loads retrieved from the port.
09 Jul 2026SeizureOfficial Verified
Operation White Sea VI: 454 kg cocaine seized, 5 arrests
Belgiumcocaine454 kg 5
Belgian Customs coordinated international operation White Sea VI from 8 June to 5 July 2026 together with 14 European countries. 691 vessels were analysed and 117 physically inspected, resulting in 454 kg of cocaine seized and 5 arrests.
09 Jul 2026SeizureOfficial Unverified
Dutch Customs finds thousands of kilos of cocaine in wood shipment
Nederlandcocaine
Dutch Customs officers discovered several thousand kilograms of cocaine concealed within a consignment of timber.
09 Jul 2026EventOfficial Unverified
Anti-drug controls carried out at Les Ardentes music festival
Liègemixed
Public prosecutors and police conducted targeted anti-drug checks during the Les Ardentes festival in Liège.
08 Jul 2026SeizureMega seizureMedia Unverified2 reports
Customs intercept 4,000 kg of cocaine in wood container at Rotterdam port
Rotterdam, Netherlandscocaine4 t
Customs authorities seized almost 4,000 kilograms of cocaine during an inspection in the Port of Rotterdam.
06 Jul 2026SeizureMega seizureOfficial Verified
2.1 tonnes of cocaine in banana shipment from Ecuador
Port of Antwerpcocaine2.1 t€ 149.8 m
A routine check of a refrigerated container of bananas from Ecuador turned up 2,140 kilograms of cocaine. The shipment was destined for an unsuspecting fruit company. No arrests have been made so far.
06 Jul 2026LabMedia Verified
Drug lab uncovered after fire in Ougree
Ougréesynthetic
A fire in a warehouse in Ougree exposed a hidden drug lab. Firefighters detected chemical fumes and alerted the judicial police. The lab was operational at the time of the fire.
03 Jul 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
350 kg of cocaine discovered in scrap metal batch, Almere resident arrested
Almere, Netherlandscocaine350 kg 1
Authorities found 350 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a shipment of scrap metal and arrested a 37-year-old man from Almere.
03 Jul 2026ArrestOfficial Unverified
Two suspects arrested in Rotterdam for cocaine transport
Rotterdam, Netherlandscocaine 2
Police in Rotterdam arrested two suspects in connection with a cocaine transport operation.
June 2026
30 incidents · 3.4 t30 Jun 2026Court caseMedia Unverified
Kortrijk drug suspect released due to failed prison transport
Kortrijkunknown
A drug suspect in Kortrijk was released after prison transport went wrong, leading the public prosecutor's office to appeal the decision.
30 Jun 2026ArrestMedia Unverified
Six arrests in Namur drug trafficking operation
Namurunknown 6
Six people were arrested in Namur as part of an operation targeting drug trafficking.
30 Jun 2026SeizureMega seizureOfficial Verified
More than 2.5 tonnes of hashish sealed in metal caissons at Le Havre
Le Havre, Francehashish2.5 t€ 20.5 m
French Customs found more than 2.5 tonnes of cannabis resin welded into purpose-built metal caissons inside a maritime container shipped from Senegal and destined for Libya, transiting the port of Le Havre. Estimated value around EUR 20.5 million.
Route intelligence
SenegalLe HavreLibya
maritime (container) custom-built sealed metal caissonsconfidence: medium
Source states "more than 2.5 tonnes"; 2,500 kg is recorded as a conservative floor. Only "late June 2026" is given, so 30 Jun 2026 is used as the best-supported date.
29 Jun 2026EventMedia Unverified
Courier for Dutch drug gang sells cocaine and heroin in Ostend and Sint-Truiden
Oostendemixed
A courier working for a Dutch drug network has been selling cocaine and heroin across Ostend and Sint-Truiden.
25 Jun 2026LabMedia Unverified
Drug lab discovered on Goringbos in Gees
Gees, Netherlandssynthetic
A drug laboratory was found at a location on Goringbos in Gees.
24 Jun 2026Court caseMedia Unverified
Up to five years in prison for long-term cocaine trafficking after kilos seized
Belgiumcocaine
Sentences of up to five years in prison were handed down for multi-year cocaine dealing after kilos of drugs were found in house searches.
24 Jun 2026LabMedia Unverified
Crystal meth laboratory dismantled in warehouse on Brussels outskirts
Brusselssynthetic
Authorities dismantled a crystal meth laboratory in a warehouse on the outskirts of Brussels while one suspect managed to flee.
24 Jun 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
Drug network run from Kortrijk restaurant dismantled
Kortrijkmixed
Investigators dismantled a drug network operating from a restaurant in Kortrijk, seizing thousands of ecstasy pills, cannabis, and illegal erectile dysfunction drugs.
24 Jun 2026ArrestMedia Unverified
Drug network in Kortrijk region dismantled after major police operation
Kortrijkmixed
Police dismantled a drug network operating out of a restaurant in the Kortrijk region, seizing cannabis, ecstasy pills, and cash.
23 Jun 2026LabMedia Unverified
Drug lab discovered in farm shed near Saint Sixtus Abbey in Westvleteren
Westvleteren, Belgiumsynthetic
A drug laboratory was discovered inside a farm shed near the Saint Sixtus Abbey in Westvleteren.
23 Jun 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
27 kg of drugs, 41,550 euros and 26 nitrous oxide bottles seized in cross-border police operation
Belgiummixed27 kg
A cross-border police operation yielded 27 kg of drugs, 41,550 euros in cash, and 26 bottles of nitrous oxide.
22 Jun 2026LabMedia Unverified
Drug lab dismantled in Halle warehouse, suspect escapes
Hallesynthetic
Authorities dismantled a drug laboratory in a warehouse along Chaussée de Mons in Halle, while one suspect managed to flee.
19 Jun 2026LabMedia Unverified3 reports
Federal Judicial Police Leuven dismantle industrial drug lab in Geetbets, four arrested
Geetbets, Belgiumsynthetic 4
The Federal Judicial Police of Leuven dismantled an industrial drug lab in Geetbets and arrested four suspects.
19 Jun 2026ArrestOfficial Unverified
Gang suspected of large-scale drug dealing dismantled in Dendermonde
Dendermondeunknown
Belgian law enforcement dismantled a gang suspected of dealing drugs on a large scale in Dendermonde.
19 Jun 2026LabMedia Unverified
Major drug laboratory dismantled in Geetbets
Geetbetsunknown
A major drug laboratory was dismantled by law enforcement in Geetbets.
19 Jun 2026LabMedia Unverified
Large drug lab discovered in Geetbets
Geetbets, Belgiumsynthetic
Authorities discovered a large drug lab in Geetbets.
19 Jun 2026Court caseMedia Unverified
Two drug dealers sentenced to 30 months in prison in Namur
Namurunknown
A Namur court sentenced two drug traffickers to 30 months in prison and 120 hours of community service.
19 Jun 2026LabMedia Unverified
Suspected drug lab dismantled on Kasteellaan in Geetbets
Geetbets, Belgiumsynthetic
Police and civil protection spent the day at the site of a suspected drug lab on Kasteellaan in Geetbets.
18 Jun 2026Court caseMedia Unverified
Unconscious woman (43) found with two drug-filled condoms inside her gets one year in prison
Belgiumunknown 1
A 43-year-old unconscious woman was sentenced to one year in prison after authorities found two condoms filled with drugs hidden in her body.
18 Jun 2026LabMedia Verified
Drug lab found in farmhouse near Sixtus abbey, Westvleteren
Westvleteren (Vleteren)synthetic
Drug lab discovered in a farm on Koekuitstraat near the Sint-Sixtus abbey. Barrels and chemical products seized; no arrests.
17 Jun 2026ArrestMedia Unverified
Vast drug trafficking network operating between Belgium and France dismantled in Finistère
Finistèreunknown
A large drug trafficking network operating between Belgium and France was dismantled in Finistère.
15 Jun 2026Court caseMedia Unverified
Ypres court sentences trio for first synthetic drug lab in West Flanders
Iepersynthetic 3
The court in Ypres sentenced three individuals, including a farmer given over 4.5 years in prison, for setting up the first synthetic drug lab in West Flanders.
15 Jun 2026LabMedia Verified
692 kg of clefedrone at a farm in Houthulst
Houthulstsynthetic692 kg€ 1.3 m
In a disused farm in Houthulst police found 692 kilograms of clefedrone, a synthetic stimulant. The estimated street value is 1.3 million euros. The site was used for storage and cutting.
15 Jun 2026Court caseOfficial Verified
Clefedrone/CMC lab dismantled in Houthulst — 92 kg, three jailed
Houthulstsynthetic92 kg€ 1.3 m 3
Court ruling of 15 June 2026: a clefedrone/CMC production lab in Houthulst yielded at least 92 kg with an estimated street value of EUR 1.3 million. Sentences of 55, 40 and 50 months in prison.
15 Jun 2026Court caseMedia Unverified
Farmer receives 55-month prison sentence and heavy fine for drug lab
Belgiumsynthetic
A farmer was sentenced to 55 months in prison and a heavy fine for operating a drug lab on his property.
15 Jun 2026Court caseMedia Unverified
Trio sentenced after discovery of first 4-CMC drug lab in West Flanders
West Flanders, Belgiumsynthetic
Three individuals received prison sentences of up to 55 months following the conviction over West Flanders' first 4-CMC drug lab.
15 Jun 2026LabMedia Unverified
Farm turns out to be lab for 1.3 million euros worth of designer drugs
Belgiumsynthetic€ 1.3 m
Investigators discovered a laboratory producing designer drugs worth an estimated 1.3 million euros on a farm.
13 Jun 2026LaunderingMedia Unverified
France, Belgium, Mauritania: Vast cocaine-linked money laundering network dismantled, 8 million euros seized
Belgiumcocaine
Authorities dismantled a major money laundering network linked to cocaine trafficking across France, Belgium, and Mauritania, seizing 8 million euros.
12 Jun 2026LaunderingMedia Unverified
Money laundering network dismantled across France, Belgium, and Mauritania
Belgiumcocaine50 kg
Authorities dismantled a money laundering network operating between France, Belgium, and Mauritania, seizing 50 kilograms of cocaine and 8 million euros.
08 Jun 2026Court caseMedia Unverified
Prison sentences handed down after mega drug lab dismantled in Alphen
Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlandssynthetic
Suspects received prison sentences following the discovery of a mega drug lab containing thousands of liters of chemical waste in Alphen.
May 2026
7 incidents · 3 kg28 May 2026SeizureMedia Verified
Drug network run through Kortrijk restaurant — four arrests
Kortrijkmixed3 kg 4
Network operating via the Thi Thu Lan restaurant: roughly 3 kg of cannabis, more than 5,000 ecstasy pills and cocaine seized. Four people arrested. Outside the Westhoek proper — listed as context.
27 May 2026Court caseMedia Verified
Three flakka addicts face Kortrijk court
Ledegem / Roeselare / Moorsledesynthetic 3
Three flakka-addicted defendants from Ledegem, Roeselare and Moorslede appeared before the Kortrijk criminal court. Outside the Westhoek proper — listed as context.
25 May 2026LabMedia Unverified
Drug lab fully operational when police raid shed in Babberich
Babberich, Netherlandssynthetic
Police raided a shed in Babberich where an active drug lab was found in full operation.
20 May 2026LabMedia Unverified
Farm with 'cherries and pigs' in Houthulst turns out to be synthetic drug lab worth 1.3 million euros
Houthulstsynthetic€ 1.3 m
Authorities discovered a synthetic drug lab hidden at a farm in Houthulst with an estimated street value of 1.3 million euros.
14 May 2026Court caseMedia Unverified
Six on trial for large-scale cocaine trafficking in South West Flanders
Zuid-West-Vlaanderencocaine 6
A group of six defendants is standing trial for their involvement in large-scale cocaine trafficking in South West Flanders.
14 May 2026Court caseMedia Unverified
Prison sentences issued for involvement in Froombosch drug lab
Froombosch, Netherlandsunknown
Defendants were handed prison sentences for their involvement in a drug lab located in Froombosch.
13 May 2026LabMedia Unverified
Amphetamine lab busted in Sliedrecht, two suspects arrested
Sliedrecht, Netherlandssynthetic 2
Police busted an amphetamine lab in Sliedrecht and arrested two suspects.
April 2026
5 incidents · 3.4 t29 Apr 2026EventMedia Unverified
Police chase through West Flanders ends after 70 kilometers in Zarren
Zarrenunknown 1
A 70-kilometer police pursuit across West Flanders ended in Zarren, where a driver under the influence of drugs was stopped.
23 Apr 2026ArrestMega seizureMedia Unverified
Five suspects arrested for smuggling 3.3 tonnes of cocaine via Port of Antwerp
Port of Antwerpcocaine3.3 t 5
Five suspects were arrested for smuggling 3.3 tonnes of cocaine hidden inside a banana container through the Port of Antwerp.
17 Apr 2026LabMedia Unverified
Multiple drug labs dismantled and four arrested in Brabant police operation
North Brabant, Netherlandsunknown 4
Police in North Brabant dismantled multiple drug labs, seized an Audi, and arrested four men during an action week.
07 Apr 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
Large drug seizure among bananas: customs intercepts 60 kilograms of cocaine from Peru in Port of Antwerp
Haven van Antwerpen, Belgiumcocaine60 kg
Customs intercepted 60 kilograms of cocaine originating from Peru hidden among a shipment of bananas in the Port of Antwerp.
02 Apr 2026ArrestMedia Verified
Flakka user (28) terrorises Diksmuide neighbourhood
Diksmuidesynthetic 1
A 28-year-old flakka user caused panic in a residential area, shouting that he had killed his girlfriend. Claim proved unfounded.
March 2026
3 incidents · 0 kg31 Mar 2026Court caseMedia Verified
Roeselare flakka dealer (42) with 25 convictions jailed
Roeselaresynthetic 1
Court ruling of 31 March 2026: a 42-year-old flakka dealer with 25 prior convictions received 2 years and 7 months in prison. Outside the Westhoek proper — listed as context.
27 Mar 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
Strange odor at farm: drug lab equipment seized
Limburg, Netherlandssynthetic
Equipment used for a drug lab was seized at a farm following reports of an unusual odor.
20 Mar 2026LabMedia Unverified
Large drug lab busted in Heerhugowaard, man arrested
Heerhugowaard, Netherlandssynthetic 1
Authorities dismantled a large drug lab in Heerhugowaard and arrested one man.
February 2026
3 incidents · 1.8 t25 Feb 2026LabMedia Unverified
Frisian police dismantle third drug lab in five days
Friesland, Netherlandssynthetic
Police in Friesland dismantled a third drug lab within a period of five days.
11 Feb 2026SeizureMega seizureMedia Unverified
Customs intercepts over 1.8 tonnes of cocaine in Port of Antwerp
Port of Antwerpcocaine1.8 t
Customs officials intercepted more than 1.8 tonnes of cocaine in the Port of Antwerp.
05 Feb 2026LabMedia Unverified
Federal Judicial Police dismantle large synthetic drug lab in Assenede
Assenede, Belgiumsynthetic
The Federal Judicial Police dismantled a large synthetic drug lab located in Assenede.
January 2026
3 incidents · 10.7 t12 Jan 2026Court caseMega seizureMedia Unverified
Prison sentences of up to 4 years for importing nearly 5 tonnes of cocaine in Zeebrugge port
Zeebrugge, Belgiumcocaine5 t
Courts issued prison sentences of up to four years for individuals involved in importing nearly five tonnes of cocaine through the Port of Zeebrugge.
08 Jan 2026SeizureMedia Unverified
Major batch of cocaine intercepted in Antwerp port
Haven van Antwerpen, Belgiumcocaine
Authorities intercepted a large consignment of cocaine in the Port of Antwerp.
07 Jan 2026SeizureMega seizureMedia Unverified
Belgian customs intercepts over 5.7 tonnes of cocaine in Port of Antwerp
Haven van Antwerpen, Belgiumcocaine5.7 t
Belgian customs officers intercepted more than 5.7 tonnes of cocaine in the Port of Antwerp.
December 2025
3 incidents · 0 kg29 Dec 2025ArrestMedia Unverified
Two young men arrested attempting to smuggle drugs out of Zeebrugge port
Zeebrugge, Belgiumunknown 2
Two young men were arrested while attempting to extract drugs from the Port of Zeebrugge.
27 Dec 2025ArrestMedia Unverified
Two suspected drug extractors arrested in port of Zeebrugge
Zeebrugge, Belgiumunknown 2
Authorities arrested two suspected drug extractors operating inside the Port of Zeebrugge.
08 Dec 2025Court caseMedia Unverified
Five-year sentence demanded for largest drug bust ever in Zeebrugge port
Zeebrugge, Belgiumunknown
Prosecutors demanded five-year prison sentences for suspects involved in the largest drug seizure ever recorded in the Port of Zeebrugge.
November 2025
1 incidents · 1.2 t28 Nov 2025Court caseMega seizureOfficial Unverified
Seven men convicted for importing over 1,200 kg of cocaine via Antwerp port
Antwerpen, Belgiumcocaine1.2 t 7
Seven men received court convictions for their involvement in importing more than 1,200 kilograms of cocaine through the Port of Antwerp.
July 2025
1 incidents · 647 kg02 Jul 2025SeizureMedia Unverified
Customs finds 647 kg of cocaine on tanker in Zeebrugge
Zeebrugge, Belgiumcocaine647 kg
Customs officers seized 647 kg of cocaine from an oil tanker in Zeebrugge that was prepared to be dumped at sea.
June 2025
2 incidents · 0 kg25 Jun 2025SeizureMedia Unverified
Customs discovers hundreds of kilos of drugs on oil tanker in Zeebrugge
Zeebrugge, Belgiumunknown
Customs officials discovered hundreds of kilograms of drugs hidden aboard an oil tanker in Zeebrugge.
24 Jun 2025ArrestMedia Unverified
Eight arrests in Blankenberge lead to discovery of hundreds of kilos of drugs on tanker in Zeebrugge
Blankenberge, Belgiumunknown 8
The arrest of eight suspects in Blankenberge led police to discover hundreds of kilograms of drugs on an oil tanker in Zeebrugge.
May 2025
1 incidents · 400 kg30 May 2025SeizureMedia Unverified
Customs finds 400 kg of drugs in false ceiling of truck in Zeebrugge
Zeebrugge, Belgiumunknown400 kg
Customs officers uncovered 400 kilograms of drugs hidden in the false ceiling of a truck in Zeebrugge.
November 2020
1 incidents · 0 kg12 Nov 2020EventMedia Unverified
Customs inspected 366 containers for drugs in Zeebrugge so far this year
Zeebruggeunknown
Belgian customs officials have inspected 366 shipping containers for drugs in the port of Zeebrugge so far this year.