Deurne (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Belgian authorities arrested 3 suspects (born 2001, 2002, 2007) in Antwerp for plotting a drone bomb attack near Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s home in Deurne; explosives and a 3D printer were seized.
As GVA News reported, Belgian authorities have dismantled a suspected terrorist cell accused of plotting an attack on Prime Minister Bart De Wever (N-VA)’s home in Deurne. The operation was led by federal prosecutors and the Antwerp Police terrorism unit during early morning raids on Thursday, Oct 9, 2025.
What were the 3 Antwerp suspects planning near PM Bart De Wever’s home?
The house where the explosive was found is located only a few hundred meters from De Wever’s private home in Deurne-Zuid. Investigators are checking if the suspects deliberately chose a property close to the prime minister’s residence. The origins of the materials used to build the explosive and the drone are now being traced.
Federal investigators in Antwerp have arrested 3 young suspects accused of planning a terrorist attack against Prime Minister Bart De Wever (N-VA). The federal prosecutor’s office confirmed during a press conference at 6 p.m. that the suspects were born in 2001, 2002, and 2007. They are under investigation for attempted terrorist murder.
2 suspects are still being questioned and will appear before an investigating judge tomorrow, Oct 10, 2025. The 3rd suspect, a man born in 2001, was released after questioning earlier in the day. Police carried out 4 house searches across Antwerp, including one on Sint-Rochusstraat in Deurne-Zuid.
Inside that property, officers found a homemade explosive device believed to be designed for use with a drone. Investigators also seized metal ball bearings and drone components. The bomb disposal team was called to secure the scene, and forensic experts continue to analyse the evidence.
“An improvised device was found that strongly resembled an IED (improvised explosive device), but it was not yet operational. A small bag containing steel balls was also found,”
the federal prosecutor’s office said.
“A 3D printer was found on a second suspect, likely to be used to produce components for the attack. There are indications that they intended to manufacture a drone to attach a payload.”
“No further information will be provided to avoid harming the ongoing investigation,”
it concludes.
The prime minister has been informed about the case but has not issued a public statement. Prosecutors are considering charges of attempted terrorist murder and membership in a terrorist organisation. Earlier this year, the Court of Appeal convicted 5 men for preparing an attack against De Wever but found that the threat was not immediate.
In a separate case last week, a suspicious package was found outside the prime minister’s home on Herentalsebaan. It contained a can of paint and a Christmas card, and police arrested a local man with mental health problems. Authorities say that the incident has no link to the current terrorism investigation
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14 responses to “Three Suspects Arrested in Antwerp Drone Bomb Plot Targeting PM De Wever”
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Seems like these kids took “drones for dummies” a bit too seriously—who needs a summer job when you can just print your own explosives? 🤦♂️
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Talk about a “how-to” guide for the next generation of wannabe terrorists, eh? 😂 I guess they took “drone delivery” a bit too literally—maybe next time they’ll stick to online shopping.
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Right, because nothing says “I want to be a serious threat” like plotting with a 3D printer and some metal balls—perhaps they were just trying to outdo IKEA’s assembly instructions? 🎭
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Seems like the youth of today have really taken “drone delivery” to a whole new level, eh? Next thing you know, they’ll be printing their own fireworks for the next Euro festival! 🎆😏
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Seems like the future of drone technology in Belgium is being shaped by a bunch of aspiring terrorists—who knew 3D printing could be so… murderous? 😂 Typical, right? Just when you think you’ve heard it all, someone decides to spice up their life with a drone bomb plot. Bravo, lads!
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Guess the kids these days think a 3D printer and a drone are the new Lego sets for aspiring terrorists. Next, they’ll be asking for a subscription to “DIY Bombs Monthly”! 😂
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Seems like these kids thought a 3D printer was their ticket to the big leagues of international terrorism—next time, maybe stick to making a nice model of the Atomium instead? 🤦♂️
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Oh, just what we needed, a bunch of kids playing with 3D printers and drones like it’s some sort of twisted Lego set! 🎉 Maybe next time they’ll stick to making paper airplanes instead of IEDs, eh? 🤦♂️
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Seems like the kids in Antwerp have taken “playtime” to a whole new level—who knew 3D printing could be such a dangerous hobby? 🎮💣
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Typical Antwerp, always adding a bit of flair to the mundane with a plot twist straight out of a poorly written action film. 🎬 Honestly, who knew high school projects could get so explosive? 💥
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Boys will be boys, eh? Who needs a 3D printer for a model airplane when you can whip up a drone bomb instead? Just another day in Belgium! 😂✈️💣
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Seems like the youth of today have really taken “drone racing” to a whole new level—who needs video games when you can just 3D-print a bomb? 🎮💥 Honestly, what’s next? A cooking class for explosive soufflés? 🥴
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Just what we needed, right? A new generation of budding terrorists who can’t even get their drone bomb to work properly—good luck taking down a Prime Minister when you can’t even manage your 3D printer! 😂
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Looks like those kids really took “drones for the future” a tad too seriously! 🕊️💣 Maybe next time they should stick to printing less explosive ideas, like IKEA furniture instructions! 😏
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