Antwerp, Belgium – Three individuals have been taken into custody following the discovery of a suspicious package near Antwerp Central Station on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The incident prompted a significant police response and briefly disrupted service at the major transportation hub.
Authorities were alerted to the package in the vicinity of the station, leading to the deployment of a bomb disposal unit, known as DOVO, to the Pelikaanstraat area, according to multiple reports from Belgian news outlets. The area surrounding the station was temporarily secured as a precaution.
Police confirmed the arrest of three people in connection with the incident, but details regarding their identities or potential motives have not yet been released. Investigations are ongoing to determine the nature of the suspicious package and whether it posed a genuine threat.
Antwerp Central Station is a major railway hub in Belgium, connecting the city to destinations across the country and internationally. The station, and the surrounding area, is typically a busy thoroughfare, making the incident particularly disruptive. Antwerp is the capital and largest city of the Antwerp Province in the Flemish Region of Belgium.
The discovery of the package comes as security concerns remain heightened across Europe. The case highlights the ongoing vigilance required to protect critical infrastructure and public spaces.
