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Major armed police operation in Brussels as officers ‘block gunmen in building’
Armed police and a helicopter have been deployed to a house in Brussels. At least one armed man is believed to be inside, according to local media.
The incident is taking place near a primary school attended by approximately 350 pupils. The children have been taken inside the building as a safety precaution.
A security perimeter has been established, with a witness telling RTL Info that police have ordered residents of the neighborhood to stay inside their homes.
Witnesses told RTBF that armed police and snipers are at the scene. Police helicopters are also flying above the area.
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