Belgian Police Stop Terror Attack Possibly Targeting Thousands
Belgian prosecutors charged three suspected terrorists Saturday after authorities conducted dozens of overnight raids.
The raids and arrests come just months after the ISIS-linked terror attack that shook Brussels and left 32 people dead.
Last night police arrested 12 suspects, nine of whom were released after questioning. But Reuters reports that Samir C., 29, Jawad B., 29, and Moustapha B., 40, were all charged with "having attempted to commit a terrorist murder and for participation in the activities of a terrorist group."
Some suspect the men could have been planning an attack against the thousands who are attending the Euro 2016 Soccer Tournament in Brussels. The tournament is in its second week and ends July 10.
Belgium is cracking down on Islamic terror after becoming what many call a terror "hot bed."
"It's been a welcome home for extremists for years," CBN Sr. International Reporter Dale Hurd said after the Brussels in March.
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Hurd says security has been an issue in for Brussels for years.
"Security has been so lax there. It is a very easy target," he said.
Belgian officials are working diligently to ensure there is not another attack on their soil.
"We are extremely vigilant, we are monitoring the situation hour by hour and we will continue with determination to fight against extremism, radicalization and terrorism," Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel said Saturday at a news conference.
