Explosive Package Found in Antwerp as Police Arrest 23-Year-Old Man
A suspicious package containing fireworks and a fuel canister was found on a street in Antwerp on Sunday morning, November 1, prompting a major police operation. A 23-year-old man has been arrested, and police have seized a car as part of their investigation.
The incident happened on Lange Beeldekensstraat, where a passerby spotted a suspicious object on the street and immediately alerted the police.
The package reportedly consisted of a fuel canister with fireworks attached to it, raising concerns about a possible explosive device.
Police received the emergency call at around 8 a.m. Bomb disposal experts from DOVO, along with the forensic investigation team and Civil Protection, were sent to the scene.
Street Closed for More Than Two Hours
Authorities closed Lange Beeldekensstraat between De Coninckplein and Dambruggestraat while specialists worked to safely remove the suspected explosive device and examine the area for evidence.
The street remained closed for around two to three hours. The security cordon has since been lifted, and the area has reopened.
23-Year-Old Suspect Arrested
Police confirmed that a 23-year-old man was arrested later in the morning. Officers also seized a car believed to be relevant to the investigation.
The man’s possible involvement in the incident is still being investigated. Police have not yet confirmed who placed the suspicious package on the street or why it was there.
The investigation is ongoing.
