Belgium intends to deploy soldiers on the streets of Brussels to combat drug-related violence, in mixed teams with the police.

The Belgian Minister of Security, Bernard Quintin, announced that soldiers will patrol in mixed teams with police officers in areas affected by drug-related violence, especially around subway stations and in neighborhoods like Peterbos. This measure comes in the context of a wave of armed attacks related to drug trafficking, with 57 incidents recorded this year. The plan is part of a broader strategy to combat crime in major Belgian cities, including Antwerp and Ghent, and will be implemented as soon as possible, once the legal details are finalized.