Belgium: Police responding to reports of a heavily armed individual at the Hoge Kempen National Park in the Limburg Province, May 19

Event

Security forces are responding to reports of a heavily armed individual in the Hoge Kempen National Park, near Dilsen-Stokkem, the afternoon of May 19. The suspect had reportedly shown far-right sympathies and had left letters indicating that he is prepared for a shootout with law enforcement. Police have discovered four rocket launchers in the suspect's car, and are advising individuals to not approach the suspect.

Authorities will likely deploy additional forces to the area as they search for the suspect. Localized transport disruptions are likely in and around Hoge Kempen National Park in the coming days.

Advice

Avoid the area until police apprehend the suspect. Monitor local media for developments.