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    Former Belgian national team member Nainggolan arrested in cocaine trafficking probe

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    Posted on January 27, 2025

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    Last updated: January 27, 2026

    This image depicts Radja Nainggolan, former Belgian national team player, recently arrested for his alleged involvement in cocaine trafficking from South America to Europe, highlighting a significant scandal in sports and drug enforcement.
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    Quick Summary

    Radja Nainggolan, a former Belgian footballer, was arrested in a cocaine trafficking investigation involving the Port of Antwerp.

    Radja Nainggolan Arrested in Cocaine Trafficking Investigation

    By Charlotte Van Campenhout

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Former Belgian national team player and current Lokeren-Temse midfielder Radja Nainggolan has been arrested in connection with an investigation into cocaine trafficking from South America to Europe, a source close to the investigation said on Monday.

    The cocaine was allegedly trafficked through the Port of Antwerp, the Brussels Public Prosecutor's Office said in an official statement, adding that thirty house searches had been carried out on Monday as part of the probe. As per Belgian practice, the statement did not name Nainggolan, giving only his initials and profession.

    The arrest was earlier reported by local media.

    Nainggolan's management team did not immediately reply to Reuters' request for comment.

    Nainggolan's club Lokeren-Temse said in a statement that the player was absent from training on Monday morning. The club added it respected the presumption of innocence and declined to comment further.

    Last year, former Dutch international Quincy Promes was sentenced to six years in prison in absentia by a Dutch court for his involvement in smuggling of 1,360 kg (3,000 pounds) of cocaine through the Belgian port to the Netherlands in two shipments in 2020.

    (Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout; Editing by Sharon Singleton)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Radja Nainggolan arrested in cocaine trafficking investigation.
    • •Cocaine allegedly trafficked through the Port of Antwerp.
    • •Thirty house searches conducted as part of the probe.
    • •Nainggolan's club respects presumption of innocence.
    • •Similar case involving Quincy Promes last year.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Former Belgian national team member Nainggolan arrested in cocaine trafficking probe

    1Who was arrested in connection with cocaine trafficking?

    Former Belgian national team player Radja Nainggolan was arrested in connection with an investigation into cocaine trafficking.

    2Where was the cocaine allegedly trafficked through?

    The cocaine was allegedly trafficked through the Port of Antwerp, according to the Brussels Public Prosecutor's Office.

    3What was Nainggolan's club's response to his arrest?

    Nainggolan's club Lokeren-Temse stated that he was absent from training and respected the presumption of innocence, declining to comment further.

    4What previous case is mentioned in relation to drug trafficking?

    The article mentions that former Dutch international Quincy Promes was sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in smuggling cocaine.

    5Did Nainggolan's management team comment on the arrest?

    Nainggolan's management team did not immediately reply to Reuters' request for comment regarding the arrest.

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