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Brussels appoints commander to coordinate six police zones against drug violence

Brussels is appointing a 'Gold Commander' to direct six police zones in response to drug-related violence, with additional police being deployed.

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The coordinated security response indicates a serious public-safety threat affecting multiple police districts.

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  1. Brussel stelt 'Gold Commander' aan om 6 politiezones aan te sturen tegen drugsgeweld, Quintin zet extra politie in ↗vrt.be · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 9:32 PM UTC

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