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Monday, 15 August 2016 - 07:59

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Belgian arrested for drive-by-shooting in Dutch city

A 38-year-old Belgian was arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in Geleen, Limburg on Saturday, the police announced on Sunday. The hooting happened around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday at a home on Toscane. A witness saw a man drive up with a scooter and open fire on the house. The suspect then drove off. No one was injured. The police launched an investigation and searched the area, using a sniffer dog to look for shells. Several shots were fired. The Belgian suspect is in custody for further investigation.

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