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Brussels police raid homes, ask media to stay mum on details

22 March 2016, 4:49 pm
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Police in Brussels are raiding homes in a search for suspects linked to the day’s deadly terror attacks, Belgian media reports.

Police have asked media to maintain a blackout on details of the raids.

Israeli media sources, citing Belgian media, say two people have been arrested. However, there is no confirmation.

Soldiers block the access to roads close to Maalbeek metro station in Brussels on March 22, 2016. (AFP / PHILIPPE HUGUEN)
Soldiers block the access to roads close to Maalbeek metro station in Brussels on March 22, 2016. (AFP / PHILIPPE HUGUEN)

News site Flandersnews.be reports that there is a massive police presence around Brussels, with helicopters flying overhead and much of the city deserted.

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