U.S. Officials Issue ‘Security Alert’ Over Possible Attack In Major European City

The U.S. Embassy in Belgium posted a security bulletin on Wednesday warning that local officials have increased the presence of law enforcement on the streets after threats were allegedly made of an attack on Brussels’ 2 and 6 metro lines.

“Police have heightened security in response to a threat of a possible metro attack to be conducted today, March 8,” the embassy said in a statement. “Continue to be aware of your surroundings and use caution when traveling in and around Brussels.”

The embassy instructed U.S. citizens in the area to avoid crowds, keep a low profile, be aware of their surroundings, keep an eye on local media reports, and monitor alerts from the State Department.

The Brussels Times reported that Belgium’s National Crisis Centre indicated that the

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