top
Former Belgian national team footballer detained on suspicion of drug smuggling Report.az
27 January 2025, 15:34
- +

Former Belgian national team footballer detained on suspicion of drug smuggling

Former Belgian national team footballer Radja Nainggolan has been detained on suspicion of drug smuggling.

"Report" reports, citing "Gazet van Antwerpen", that the midfielder is suspected of smuggling cocaine from South America via the port of Antwerp.

His detention has been confirmed by the Belgian police. A statement from the police said that the investigation covers alleged facts related to the import of cocaine from South America to Europe via the port of Antwerp and its redistribution in Belgium, and that the 36-year-old footballer was arrested. It was also added that hearings are currently ongoing and that no comment will be made at this stage in accordance with the presumption of innocence principle.

It should be noted that R. Nainggolan won the Italian championship in 2021 as part of the Inter club. He also played for the Italian clubs Roma, Cagliari, and SPAL. The footballer's last club was the Belgian representative Lokeren-Temse.

Qarabağ FK

Latest news

Others
Today, 14:06

"Cosmic Superhuman: Strengthening and Physical Fitness" training held

Judo
Today, 14:04

New Judo Training Center Opens in Shabran: Inauguration Ceremony and Federation's Regional Development Initiatives

Football
Today, 14:00

Azer Bagirov talked about the situation in "Kapaz" and future plans

Boxing
Today, 13:54

Nazim Sadykhov vs. Fares Ziam Fight: Strengths and Weaknesses of Athletes in IDMAN.BIZ Analysis

Football
Today, 13:42

Elvin Mammadov: "The match against "Shafa" is just another game for us"

Basketball
Today, 13:40

"Sumgayit" Transfers Fuad Niftaliyev

Football
Today, 13:34

The schedule of matches of Group C of the Nations League in amputee football to be held in Baku has been announced

Football
Today, 13:25

"Manchester United" Could Offer 60 Million Euros for Mateo Retegui Transfer

Basketball
Today, 13:20

"Neftchi" coach Stepanovski: "The beginning and end of the first European Cup game didn't go well"

Football
Today, 13:18

Vagif Javadov Interns at Twente

Judo
Today, 13:06

North-West Region Youth Judo Championships to be Held in Sheki

Chess
Today, 13:01

Gulnar Mammadova: The European Championship was not realistic for us, Gunay's absence was felt

Football
Today, 13:00

"Qarabagh"'s opponent "Eintracht" fined for match against "Galatasaray"

Basketball
Today, 12:42

Erhan Toker: "We intend to have a good start to the European Cup"

Football
Today, 12:40

Maltese referee appointed for "Sabah" U-19 - "Nantes" match

Olympics
Today, 12:38

Ariarne Titmus ends her career at the age of 25

Football
Today, 12:30

Rare photos of Berti Vogts included in Borussia's 125th anniversary book

Basketball
Today, 12:29

"Sumgayit" Transfers Former "Sabah" Basketball Player Fuad Niftaliyev

Football
Today, 12:22

"Atletico" is following "Brugge" footballer Christos Tzolis

Formula 1
Today, 12:17

McLaren's Gemini-inspired special livery for the US Grand Prix - PHOTO/VIDEO

Football
Today, 12:00

Isa Zeynalli: We expected this result at the beginning of the season

Football
Today, 11:58

Vagif Javadov did internship at "Twente" club within the framework of PRO courses

Football
Today, 11:40

"Manchester City" Could Pay 87 Million Euros for Elliot Anderson

Judo
Today, 11:27

Baku Championship among U-14 Judokas Kicked Off - VIDEO

Related news