Watch: Female Belgian Terrorist Suspect Arrested in Budapest

  • 9 Jan 2023 9:22 AM
  • Hungary Matters
Watch: Female Belgian Terrorist Suspect Arrested in Budapest
Acting on an international warrant issued by the Belgian authorities, a 29-year-old woman wanted on suspicion of terrorism has been arrested at the Népliget bus station, the Budapest Police Headquarters (BRFK) said on its website.

The suspect was taken into custody on Wednesday evening and taken to court for an extradition hearing on Friday, the website said.

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