The Would-Be Drone Bombers of Antwerp (a Chechen and a young with Moroccan roots)

 

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Baron Bodissey    


Two “Belgian” culture-enrichers have been busted in Antwerp for planning terror attacks using IEDs and drones. Among the intended targets were the Belgian prime minister, Bart De Wever, and Geert Wilders, the leader of the PVV in the Netherlands. The article below from the Flemish daily De Morgen, also translated by Gary Fouse, provides additional details:

    Two suspects held in investigation into Antwerp terror cell: Geert Wilders also named as possible target, election campaign suspended
    The two suspects arrested yesterday in the investigation into the Antwerp terror cell, which was targeting Prime Minister Bart de Wever (N-VA), have been ordered held in custody by the investigating judge. Meanwhile, the Dutch politician Geert Wilders confirms that he was also named as a target.
    One of the suspects being held is A.B., a 23-year-old of Chechen origin from Borsbeek, who was found with a 3D printer. “My client is cooperating with the investigation and has made a statement,” says his lawyer, Sven de Potter.

    “He is suspected of a number of terrorist offenses and has been ordered held in custody by the investigating judge. He will appear before the Council Chamber on Wednesday, which will decide on his further custody. As to the contents of his questioning, I cannot say. He is deeply affected by what has happened.”
    The other suspect is E.J., an 18-year-old man with Moroccan roots from Sint-Rochusstraat in Deume, close to the residence of De Wever. Components for an explosive device were found in his possession yesterday.