Man arrested at Brussels-South with hidden Kalashnikov
By The BriefBrief
A 20-year-old man was arrested at Brussels-South station after a joint police and army patrol found a Kalashnikov-type assault rifle and ammunition hidden in a heavy sports bag under baby and children’s clothing. The man appeared to be trying to avoid a security check, drawing attention from customs services.
WHO:Joint police and army patrol
WHAT:Arrest of a man carrying a hidden Kalashnikov-type assault rifle and ammunition at Brussels-South station
WHEN:Sep 3, 2026
WHERE:Brussels-South station (Gare du Midi), Brussels, Belgium
WHY:The man appeared to be trying to avoid a security check, prompting attention from customs services.
