Brussels Metro Closed Amid Ongoing Manhunt
Brussels Metro Closed Amid Ongoing Manhunt

Brussels Metro Closed Amid Ongoing Manhunt

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Belgian police are actively searching for two suspects who fled into the metro tunnels after a shooting incident at the Clemenceau metro station in Brussels. The suspects, captured on CCTV wearing balaclavas and carrying Kalashnikov rifles, fired shots into the air around 6 a.m. local time, but no injuries were reported. Authorities have closed several metro stations, including Clemenceau and Gare du Midi, causing significant disruptions to public transport during the morning rush hour. The incident is suspected to be linked to a drug dispute, as the area is known for drug-related violence. The police operation involves multiple units and has concentrated efforts in the tunnels between Clemenceau and Midi stations. The shooting is not believed to be terror-related, and the suspects remain at large, prompting an ongoing manhunt.

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