Overview

• A staff member in Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo's office was hospitalized after handling a letter containing strychnine on November 22, 2024.
• The toxic powder, commonly used as a rodent poison, was confirmed by the Brussels prosecutor's office and caused hand injuries to the staff member.
• Similar letters were discovered at the offices of the Interior Ministry and State Security Headquarters, though no other injuries were reported.
• The incidents occurred against the backdrop of increasing violence and threats targeting European political figures, including recent attacks on Slovakian and Danish leaders.
• Belgian authorities are investigating the case, but no suspects have been identified or arrested as of now.