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IS would have sent new fighters to Belgium: threat analysis unit

Xinhua, April 19, 2016 Adjust font size:

The Islamic State (IS) would have sent new fighters to Belgium and Europe, Belgium's Coordinating Body for Threat Analysis (OCAM) warned Tuesday.

"The investigation into the attacks that hit Brussels took place intensively and made serious progress, but the danger is not ruled out," said OCAM head Paul Van Tigchelt at a press conference.

Tigchlet also explained that information communicated to OCAM indicated IS would have sent new fighters to Europe, including Belgium.

After an analysis of the security situation in the country on April 15, "heightened security measures have been implemented," recalled Alain Lefevre, executive director of the Belgium Crisis Center. These measures are aimed at strategic locations in Belgium, but also other places with large concentrations of people.

The OCAM also reminded the level of terrorist threat in Belgium remained at three on a scale of four. This means that the risk of a terrorist attack is possible and probable.

On March 22, twin terror attacks carried out at Zaventem airport and Maelbeek metro station in Brussels claimed the lives of 35 people. Endit