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Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan charged in cocaine trafficking probe
BRUSSELS (AP) — Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan has been charged with participation in a criminal organization as part of a probe into cocaine trafficking, the Brussels public prosecutor's office said Tuesday. The prosecutor's office said the 36-year-old Nainggolan was released on conditions. His next court date was not specified. The investigation focuses on the alleged importation of cocaine from South America via the port of Antwerp and its redistribution in Belgium, the office said. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Nainggolan's arrest had been announced Monday after federal police carried out searches in the province of Antwerp and in and around Brussels. They said they seized 2.7 kilos (nearly 6 lbs) of cocaine along with cash and luxury items. Sixteen arrests had been made. It was not immediately known if Nainggolan has legal representation to respond. After several months without a club, Nainggolan came out of retirement to play for second-tier Belgian team Lokeren-Temse. He celebrated his debut with a goal straight from a corner kick last weekend. Nainggolan has made 30 appearances for Belgium but has not played for the Red Devils since March 2018. The central midfielder spent most of his career in Italy, notably playing for Roma and Inter Milan. ___ AP soccer:
Associated Press
28-01-2025
- Associated Press
Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan charged in cocaine trafficking probe
BRUSSELS (AP) — Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan has been charged with participation in a criminal organization as part of a probe into cocaine trafficking, the Brussels public prosecutor's office said Tuesday. The prosecutor's office said the 36-year-old Nainggolan was released on conditions. His next court date was not specified. The investigation focuses on the alleged importation of cocaine from South America via the port of Antwerp and its redistribution in Belgium, the office said. Nainggolan's arrest had been announced Monday after federal police carried out searches in the province of Antwerp and in and around Brussels. They said they seized 2.7 kilos (nearly 6 lbs) of cocaine along with cash and luxury items. Sixteen arrests had been made. It was not immediately known if Nainggolan has legal representation to respond. After several months without a club, Nainggolan came out of retirement to play for second-tier Belgian team Lokeren-Temse. He celebrated his debut with a goal straight from a corner kick last weekend. Nainggolan has made 30 appearances for Belgium but has not played for the Red Devils since March 2018. The central midfielder spent most of his career in Italy, notably playing for Roma and Inter Milan.
Arab Times
27-01-2025
- Arab Times
Former Belgium international Nainggolan arrested in cocaine trafficking probe
BRUSSELS, Jan 27, (AP): Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan has been arrested as part of an investigation into cocaine trafficking into Europe from South America, the Brussels Public Prosecutor's Office said. Brussels federal police carried out thirty searches on Monday morning, mainly in the province of Antwerp and in and around Brussels as part of the investigation. The Brussels public prosecutor's office confirmed that the soccer player was "deprived of his liberty in connection with this case.' The probe focuses on the alleged importation of cocaine from South America via the port of Antwerp, and its redistribution in Belgium, the office said. After several months without a club, Nainggolan came out of retirement to play second-tier Belgian side Lokeren-Temse. He celebrated his debut with a goal straight from a corner kick last weekend. His new team said in a statement that it only found out about his arrest from media reports. "The club respects the presumption of innocence and therefore cannot comment further,' it said. "We can only confirm that the player was absent from training this morning. The club will continue to focus on tomorrow's crucial league match against KAS Eupen. Radja Nainggolan is not eligible to play in that match anyway.' The 36-year-old Nainggolan has made 30 appearances for Belgium but has not played for the Red Devils since March 2018. Known for his fiery character, the central midfielder spent most of his career in Italy, notably playing for Roma and Inter Milan.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Yahoo
Former Belgium international arrested in drugs trafficking probe
Former Belgium midfielder Radja Nainggolan has been arrested as part of an investigation into cocaine smuggling from South America to Europe via the port of Antwerp. The Brussels prosecutors office said on Monday that thirty searches were carried out in the Antwerp province as well as in and around Brussels, and that Nainggolan was among those taken into custody. No further information was given as the investigation and questioning are ongoing. The probe relates to the smuggling of cocaine from South America to Antwerp and its redistribution in Belgium, the authorities said. Nainggolan, 36, won 30 Belgium caps. He spent most of his club career in Italy at clubs including Roma and Inter Milan. He is now at Belgian second division side Lokeren-Temse, who said on Monday they learnt of the investigation via news reports. "We can only confirm that the player didn't take part in training this morning," Lokeren-Temse said. "The club respects the presumption of innocence and so cannot comment further."
Associated Press
27-01-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan arrested in cocaine trafficking probe
Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan has been arrested as part of an investigation into cocaine trafficking into Europe from south America, the Brussels Public Prosecutor's Office said. Brussels federal police carried out thirty searches on Monday morning, mainly in the province of Antwerp and in and around Brussels as part of the investigation. The Brussels public prosecutor's office confirmed that the soccer player was 'deprived of his liberty in connection with this case.' The probe focuses on the alleged importation of cocaine from South America via the port of Antwerp, and its redistribution in Belgium, the office said. After several months without a club, Nainggolan came out of retirement to play second-tier Belgian side Lokeren-Temse. He celebrated his debut with a goal straight from a corner kick last weekend. His new team said in a statement that it only found out about his arrest from media reports. 'The club respects the presumption of innocence and therefore cannot comment further,' it said. 'We can only confirm that the player was absent from training this morning. The club will continue to focus on tomorrow's crucial league match against KAS Eupen. Radja Nainggolan is not eligible to play in that match anyway.' The 36-year-old Nainggolan has made 30 appearances for Belgium but has not played for the Red Devils since March 2018. Known for his fiery character, the central midfielder spent most of his career in Italy, notably playing for Roma and Inter Milan. Nainggolan had several disciplinary issues throughout his career. When he played for Roma in 2018, he was fined and dropped from the squad for a match after a series of apparently drunken postings live on Instagram on New Year's Eve. When he played for Royal Antwerp in 2022, he was suspended after he was caught smoking an electronic cigarette on the bench. The Belgian club at the time also mentioned how his behavior could negatively affect the squad. ___
