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Armed man at Stoktevijver — Ghent COPS unit disarmed him

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Armed man at Stoktevijver — Ghent COPS unit disarmed him

FACTS

  • Around 11:30 am in Zomergem: man waved a gun and threatened self-harm
  • Police negotiated first; special COPS unit stepped in when he refused to drop it
  • It was an air-powered rifle; prosecutors were notified

TAKEAWAY

Bystanders were cleared — the scene is now safe.

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