The U.S. Embassy in Belgium issued a warning this week of a possible terrorist attack targeting public areas in the country this week.
“Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Belgium. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting, music, and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas,” said an alert posted by the embassy on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, the Embassy said that “police have heightened security in response to a threat of a possible metro attack to be conducted today, March 8,” which never came to pass, according to another statement. “Continue to be aware of your surroundings and use caution when traveling in and around Brussels.”…