CCTV News: According to the Chinese Embassy in Belgium, according to Belgian media citing Brussels prosecutors, three consecutive shootings occurred in Brussels from 1:25 am on February 5 to 3:30 am on the 6th local time, two of which occurred in and near the Clementsort Metro Station near the South Railway Station, and one occurred in the San Jose-Ten-Norde District, causing 3 injuries in total. The local police are still investigating whether there is any connection between the three incidents, but according to media reports, it is known that the suspect in one of the cases used an AK47 rifle, which is suspected to involve drug trafficking gangs and gang conflicts.
In recent years, drug and violence problems in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, and Antwerp, the second largest city, have been worrying. It is reported that in 2024, there were 89 shootings in the Brussels region, most of which were related to drug dealings and gang conflicts. The Embassy in Belgium reminds Chinese citizens who come to Belgium and live and study in Belgium to pay close attention to the local social security situation, improve safety awareness at home and travel, and pay attention to preventing theft and robbery; it is recommended to avoid blocks with uneasy security and complex environments as much as possible, and avoid going to unfamiliar or remote places. When driving out, do not easily open the doors and windows or get off temporarily without safety guarantees. Be sure to lock the vehicle when getting off and leaving. During the period of staying outside, please pay attention to maintaining regular contact with your family and friends to avoid losing contact.
In case of an emergency, please remain calm. First, ensure your own safety, then take appropriate measures, call the Belgian police in time for help, and do not confront or conflict with the outside world in the absence of security.
European general emergency help phone number: +32-112
Belgium alarm number: +32-101
Belgium fire alarm and medical emergency number: +32-100
Belgium emergency call app: 112 BE (Google Play search, you can identify your location based on your mobile phone location)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Hotline (24 hours): +86-10-12308 or +86-10-65612308
Consular protection phone number: +32-27632006
Tel: +32-26633001 (1:00 to 5:00 pm on working days local time)
