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After the previous edition which took place behind closed doors, 75 000 spectators per day will have the opportunity to attend the Francorchamps Formula 1 Grand Prix on 27, 28 and 29 August 2021. The Federal Police and the Local Police, in collaboration with all partners involved, will ensure the smooth running of this event. Information on how to get to the site and prevention tips will be published by the Federal Police in four languages on its Twitter account @BelPoliceEvent.

From 22 June onwards, the Railway Police (SPC) will be taking part in a coordinated awareness campaign at European level. Throughout the summer, the campaign aims to alert travellers to the phenomenon of pickpocketing and theft in and around railway stations and trains/trams/metros. The campaign is brought to life by six little monsters, each of which portray a frequently occurring modus operandi. We speak to Chief Inspector Carlo Cerchi of the Brussels Railway Police. He offers us a glimpse of how pickpockets operate and gives tips on how to stop them in their tracks.

The Belgian Railway Police (SPC) will take part in a coordinated European awareness campaign from 22 June 2021. The campaign aims to alert passengers to the phenomenon of trick theft and pickpocketing in the railway environment. The campaign’s eye-catchers are six little monsters, each of which in turn depicts a common modus operandi. The campaign will remain visible throughout the summer and will be given extra emphasis during attractive events such as the European Football Championship.