Authorities in Belgium have arrested three young suspects in what prosecutors said was an alleged plot to target numerous politicians, including the prime minister.
The suspects were arrested in the city of Antwerp.
“Certain elements indicate that the suspects intended to carry out a jihadist-inspired terrorist attack against political figures,” prosecutor Ann Fransen said, according to The Guardian.
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“There are also indications that the suspects aimed to construct a drone capable of carrying a payload,” she added.
BREAKING: Belgian federal authorities have arrested three young suspects in connection with what prosecutors said was an attempted terrorist attack on the country’s politicians, including Prime Minister Bart De Wever.
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The Guardian shared further info:
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