Various searches were carried out within the group of “preppers” and an astronomical quantity of weapons was found there. In total, more than two hundred firearms were seized, but the number might still rise. Indeed, the final count has not yet been made by the federal prosecutor’s office, announce our colleagues from Het Nieuwsblad.
Yannick Verdyck had more than 100 used firearms but only 30 would be licensed. Hundreds of thousands of munitions were also found.
According to the federal prosecutor’s office, members of the gun club “wanted to lead armed resistance once morest the government.” Searches at the homes of members of the group led to a shooting last week which resulted in the death of Yannick Verdyck (36), president of the club. A separate investigation has been opened into the circumstances of the shooting.
On Tuesday, two other suspects arrested in this case will be charged before the investigating judge. They are Marc D. and Igor G. Marc D. was also found with a very large quantity of weapons.
