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Belgian manhunt for soldier who threatened top virologist Ranst
Special Belgian police units are searching woodland for a heavily armed soldier who disappeared after reportedly making violent threats.
Described as a military shooting instructor, he has in the past made threats against virologist Marc Van Ranst, who led Belgium's public health response to coronavirus.
Mr Van Ranst and his family have been taken to a safe place.
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Reports describe the man as a "potentially highly violent extremist" with far-right views. He is said to have left letters indicating he is prepared for a deadly battle with police and "could no longer live in a society where politicians and virologists have taken everything away from us".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-57168576
Described as a military shooting instructor, he has in the past made threats against virologist Marc Van Ranst, who led Belgium's public health response to coronavirus.
Mr Van Ranst and his family have been taken to a safe place.
...
Reports describe the man as a "potentially highly violent extremist" with far-right views. He is said to have left letters indicating he is prepared for a deadly battle with police and "could no longer live in a society where politicians and virologists have taken everything away from us".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-57168576
Sub-machinegun, rocket launcher, bulletproof vest - this is serious. The kind of person who shouldn't be allowed near any gun.
