Roeselare (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Roeselare faces rising drug use and sales, leading to community safety concerns. Mayor Kris Declercq emphasizes the need for increased enforcement, including identity checks, to restore order.
Roeselare has been dealing with big problems in the area around the Trax site, Stationsplein, Mandellaan, and Ardooisesteenweg. Mayor Kris Declercq (CD&V) has said that there has been a worrying rise in drug use and sales. This increase in drug issues is making people more worried about safety and the health of the community. There has also been more alcohol abuse in the area, which is causing more problems and affecting the daily lives of residents.
Is Roeselare’s rising vandalism and drug crisis a call for action?
The situation worsens due to escalating vandalism, with multiple reports of damage to property and public areas. These acts not only make the environment look bad but also put pressure on local resources and make residents feel less safe. Mayor Declercq’s comments show that there is a growing need to tackle these problems by increasing enforcement and getting community support to bring back order and improve conditions in this troubled area.
A drug user who was causing problems has been kicked out of his home as part of a plan by local authorities to deal with bad behavior, especially related to drugs. This is part of a bigger effort to make the area safer for everyone. The authorities have also decided to let police do identity checks in a specific area, which is important because normally police can’t do random checks without a reason. It has been said that this move is a strong step in the city’s fight against issues and shows that the authorities want to keep order and make the community feel safe.
The police are now allowed to do regular identity checks to help keep the city safe and discourage bad behavior, even though it’s not a pleasant measure. The focus is on ensuring the safety of residents and not letting a few troublemakers ruin things for everyone. These checks will continue until at least October 6, but the city council still needs to approve this decision on Monday.
