Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Last Saturday on 12th October, police stopped two suspicious cars on the E17 in West Flanders. A German man and a Uzbek man were arrested for possible human trafficking, with a court appearance on October 14.
Last Saturday, October 12th, the federal road police in West Flanders noticed two cars driving on the E17 near Kortrijk. One car had a German number plate, and the other a French number plate. They were driving very close to each other and slower than other traffic, which made the police suspicious. This type of driving can sometimes mean the drivers are working together or transporting illegal items. The French car was also heavily loaded, raising more concerns for the officers.
What prompted the arrest of two men for human trafficking in West Flanders?
The police started an investigation to see if any illegal activities, like smuggling or trafficking, were involved. Police stopped two cars at the Leper Centrum exit after noticing something suspicious. One car, with a French license plate, was filled with life jackets, an outboard motor, fuel cans, and an inflatable boat. The drivers were in touch with each other, which led to their arrest. The federal police are now investigating possible human trafficking. The two suspects, a German man and an Uzbek man in their forties, appeared in court in Bruges on October 14 and were ordered to stay in custody. The police are asking everyone to report suspicious activities by calling emergency number 112, especially those related to small boats.
