Police deal a blow to drug environment: “13 arrests, in addition 100,000 euros in cash and firearms seized”

The searches and arrests were part of an investigation into international drug trafficking and money laundering. The file was started by the Federal Judicial Police (FGP) of West Flanders with elements from the SKY ECC file. The deciphered communication exposed the way of working and thorough follow-up research showed that the activities were continued even after the downing of SKY ECC.

Ready-to-use firearms

In addition to almost 100,000 euros in cash, a money counting machine, a large number of smartphones, luxury goods and two ready-to-use firearms were seized. Five vehicles were towed. Remains of a cannabis plantation were discovered at one address. In the context of the money laundering and picking investigation, approximately 200,000 euros were blocked on suspects’ accounts.

Seventy detectives

More than seventy detectives from FGP West Flanders were deployed. There was assistance from the special units and the dog support service of the federal police, and local police zones also provided support.

The investigating judge has arrested nine men of Albanian origin. One woman is free under conditions.