Brussels (QNN)- Belgian authorities have seized a shipment of military equipment from the United Kingdom after uncovering an attempt to illegally transfer weapons to Israel, according to a report by RTL.
The cargo arrived by truck from Britain and reached Bierset Airport, where it was scheduled for loading onto a plane operated by Challenge Airlines, a carrier that frequently flies to Israel. However, officials quickly grew suspicious after reviewing incomplete and unclear declarations about the shipment’s contents.
An alert from a monitoring NGO prompted Belgian authorities to inspect the cargo. The organization tracks the movement of military equipment to conflict zones, particularly shipments linked to Israel.
Inspectors opened 33 crates and found sensitive military equipment inside. The shipment included lasers, targeting sights, fire control systems, and components used in fighter jets. These items require strict authorization before they can transit through Belgian territory.
Authorities said the shipment lacked the necessary export license. Belgian law prohibits the country from serving as a transit route for military equipment destined for Israel, especially amid Israeli crimes in several countries.
Belgium has tightened controls on arms transfers following the Israeli genocide in Gaza. Officials aim to prevent further assaults by restricting the movement of military technology through its territory.
The discovery of undeclared equipment raised serious legal concerns. Authorities believe those responsible may have attempted to bypass regulations by failing to properly declare the cargo.
Officials immediately seized the shipment at Liège Airport and filed a formal complaint. Investigators have launched a probe to identify those involved in organizing and approving the transfer.
