Police swiftly apprehend armed suspect on train in Sint-Niklaas

Sarhan Basem
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Sint-Niklaas (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A man with a blank firing gun was arrested on a train in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium after a passenger reported him. The police responded quickly and safely apprehended the suspect.

On Friday afternoon at about 2 p.m. the police in Sint-Niklaas got a worrying call from a train passenger. The caller said there was a person with a weapon on the train going from Lokeren to Sint-Niklaas. The train was almost reaching Sint-Niklaas station so the police had to act quickly. After getting the call the police hurried to the Sint-Niklaas train station. They worked together to keep everyone safe catch the suspected person and avoid causing fear or danger. When the train got to the station the police were there and very alert. They went on the train searched carefully and followed the right steps to deal with the situation safely. The police acting fast and working together was really important to handle the possible danger and keep everyone safe

What happened to the armed suspect apprehended on the Train in Sint-Niklaas?

When the train reached Sint-Niklaas station the police quickly got on board and carefully looked for the person with the weapon. Because of their watchful work they found and caught the suspect without any trouble or danger to the passengers. The man was caught and taken to jail right away. He went in front of the judge who decided to keep him in prison. He has a hearing on Tuesday to decide if he stays in jail longer. The man has done bad things before with weapons and this isn’t his first time getting in trouble. His past actions will probably be thought about when they decide if he stays in jail for more legal steps. The police and judges are taking this very seriously because of the man’s past and the danger he could have caused to people’s safety.

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Sarhan Basem is Brussels Morning's Senior Correspondent to the European Parliament. With a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, Sarhan brings a unique blend of linguistic finesse and analytical prowess to his reporting. Specializing in foreign affairs, human rights, civil liberties, and security issues, he delves deep into the intricacies of global politics to provide insightful commentary and in-depth coverage. Beyond the world of journalism, Sarhan is an avid traveler, exploring new cultures and cuisines, and enjoys unwinding with a good book or indulging in outdoor adventures whenever possible.
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