Antwerp Man Kidnapped and Taken to Luxembourg Motorway Service Area
In a shocking incident on Sunday evening, a 31-year-old man was kidnapped in the heart of Antwerp. Witnesses reported seeing him forcibly taken into a vehicle at Theaterplein, a central square in the city.
Coordination with Luxembourg Authorities
As the situation unfolded, the Antwerp Federal Judicial Police promptly notified their counterparts in Luxembourg. This communication occurred in the early hours of Monday morning when the kidnappers’ vehicle was spotted near the Luxembourg border.
Discovery at Capellen Motorway Service Area
At approximately 4 AM on Monday, Luxembourg police located the vehicle at the Capellen motorway service area. The timely response led to the rescue of the kidnapped man and the detention of four suspects.
Details from the Antwerp Prosecutor’s Office
Kristof Aerts, a representative of the Antwerp Prosecutor’s Office, provided insights to VRT News. He indicated that all motorway rest areas were under surveillance, aiding in the identification of the suspect’s vehicle, which had acquired a Luxembourg registration. Aerts also mentioned that legal actions are being initiated to facilitate the suspects’ extradition to Belgium.
Connection Between Victim and Suspects
The Luxembourg police stated that the victim had a prior relationship with one of the detained suspects. This detail has raised questions about the motive behind the kidnapping.
Summary of Events
- Victim: 31-year-old man
- Incident location: Theaterplein, Antwerp
- Time of kidnapping: Sunday evening
- Vehicle found: Capellen motorway service area
- Time of discovery: 4 AM on Monday
- Number of suspects detained: 4
- Connection: Victim knew one suspect
This incident underscores the effective collaboration between the Belgian and Luxembourg authorities in handling serious criminal cases across borders.
