Belgian police dismantle synthetic drug labs, four arrested

In early June 2026, Belgian authorities carried out raids on two clandestine synthetic‑drug laboratories. A police operation in Geetbets, with support from the Federal Police’s Clan Lab Response Unit and the Civil Protection, forced entry into a professional‑grade facility and resulted in four arrests: a 49‑year‑old woman and a 58‑year‑old man in Geetbets, a 31‑year‑old man in Sint‑Truiden and a 39‑year‑old man in Lummen. The suspects are being held pending a court hearing; the exact type of synthetic drug produced remains unclear.

A separate raid in a warehouse on the Bergensesteenweg in Halle uncovered an active crystal‑methamphetamine lab. Police found finished meth, precursor chemicals and equipment, confirming large‑scale production in the region. One suspect fled the scene and could not be located. The operation involved coordination with Dutch authorities, the Federal Police’s specialized unit and the Civil Protection for safe dismantling and removal of hazardous materials.