Belgian police dismantle cannabis plantation, arrest 7 in armed robbery probe

A routine police check in Beringen on New Year's Day 2025 led to the arrest of seven individuals connected to an armed robbery in Liège, where proceeds from a cannabis plantation were stolen. The investigation also resulted in the dismantling of a 1,600-plant cannabis operation. The case, which dates to late last year, was only made public now, indicating a delayed disclosure.