Brussels drug gangs increasingly recruit minors as shooters, police say

Belgian federal police report a rise in shootings linked to drug gangs in Brussels being carried out by minors as young as 14-15, citing their disposability and low risk of punishment. This marks a notable shift in gang tactics, exploiting legal leniency for juveniles. The trend complicates law enforcement and raises concerns about escalating violence and recruitment of vulnerable youth.

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