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Posted on October 31, 2025
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Two people were injured in a gang clash in Brussels, highlighting ongoing violence. Police arrested two suspects, and an investigation is underway.
By Sudip Kar-Gupta
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Two people suffered gunshot wounds after rival groups clashed in Brussels in the early hours of Thursday, said the Brussels prosecutor's department, as the Belgian capital's problems with violent crime show no signs of abating.
The Brussels prosecutor said on Friday that police were called to Place de Bethleem in Saint Gilles - near the Gare du Midi station used by Eurostar - around 0230 GMT on October 30.
The two victims were found injured at the scene, with gun cartridges discovered nearby, while two other suspects were arrested. The injuries of those two victims are not life-threatening.
"The exact circumstances behind the incident will be the subject of a full-depth inquiry," added the prosecutor, when asked if it was linked to rival drug gangs.
Brussels has been plagued by violence linked to drug gangs in recent years, and officials have said more than 100 of Europe's most dangerous criminal networks operate in Belgium.
In February this year, authorities had to shut several Brussels metro stations as they hunted two suspects following a shooting linked to drug dealers.
(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta;Editing by Benoit Van Overstraeten)
Financial crime refers to illegal activities that result in financial loss to individuals or organizations, including fraud, money laundering, and embezzlement.
Money laundering is the process of making illegally obtained money appear legitimate by disguising its original source.
Gang violence refers to criminal acts committed by organized groups, often involving drug trafficking, extortion, and violent confrontations.
A criminal investigation is a systematic process of gathering evidence and information to solve a crime and identify suspects.
The police investigate gang-related crimes, enforce laws, and work to prevent further violence through community engagement and law enforcement.
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