Large Criminal Activity
Plot to assassinate Brussels chief prosecutor foiled in 2025
Belgian authorities arrested eight people linked to a suspected plot to assassinate Brussels chief prosecutor Julien Moinil, allegedly tied to drug trafficking networks and the Albanian mafia.
In November 2025, Belgian police arrested eight individuals connected to a suspected plot to assassinate Brussels chief prosecutor Julien Moinil. The arrests followed a four-month investigation triggered by intelligence received in July that pointed to a planned killing. The suspects are believed to be linked to organized drug trafficking and possibly the Albanian criminal mafia, highlighting the reach and threat of such networks in Belgium. Raids were conducted on 18 premises in Leuven as part of the operation, which aimed to dismantle the conspiracy and prevent a high-profile attack. The incident underscores the intense pressure on law enforcement and prosecutors in Brussels, where drug-related violence and organized crime have become major security concerns.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
- Date added
- 2026-03-22 17:56 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-22 17:56 UTC
- Source
- The Independent
- Connected threats
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