A FlixBus from France that was travelling towards Brussels has been stopped by police on the motorway, reports the Nieuwsblad.
The bus is currently stopped in Wetteren, about 50 kilometres from the Belgian capital, and special units are on their way to take over the operation, according to local media reports. The police suspect a passenger on this FlixBus of having “terrorist motives” and wanting to carry out an attack. The mayor of Wetteren has so far refused to comment on the case. Actu17
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“A woman on the bus heard suspicious comments,” said Federal Minister of Justice Paul Van Tigchelt. The passenger then called the police. According to Nieuwsblad, she reported that several people were talking about an attack. Four suspects were arrested and are now to be questioned by the police.
Explosives experts accompanied by a specialised dog are currently on duty on the FlixBus to ensure that the suspects were not carrying any weapons or dangerous objects. The bus was travelling between Lille and Brussels.