Antwerp local police are to arrest known troublemakers more quickly, even if they are not doing anything wrong at the time. Those arrested will also immediately be detained for up to 12 hours, the maximum allowed. The new approach is set out in an internal memo seen by daily Gazet van Antwerpen. The police have also confirmed the switch to VRT NEWS. In this way, the police and the city aim to protect quality of life and encourage people to accept help. According to the Human Rights League, this approach is not lawful.

Antwerp local police are to arrest known troublemakers more quickly, even if they are not doing anything wrong at the time. Those arrested will also immediately be detained for up to 12 hours, the maximum allowed. The new approach is set out in an internal memo seen by daily Gazet van Antwerpen. The police have also confirmed the switch to VRT NEWS. In this way, the police and the city aim to protect quality of life and encourage people to accept help. According to the Human Rights League, this approach is not lawful.