Customs officer testifies about fear of drug gangs: “Someone’s grandchildren were even chased” | Domestic

“We have to fear death without a weapon… what about our bosses? They are just happy that we find more drugs. A limit has been reached.” The work of customs officers in the port of Antwerp is becoming increasingly dangerous, a customs officer tells our editors. Customs officers are concerned about their safety after two colleagues were robbed and threatened with knives. “It’s sad to say, but we are waiting for someone to die. Sooner or later things will really go wrong.”