Sixty caravans of Travelers settled this weekend in a business park in Braine-l’Alleud. This installation poses a security problem. The camp is indeed located near a NATO building.
The situation is very complicated in a business park in Braine-l’Alleud. 250 people on the trip have settled in with their caravan, without prior request, in an area that is private and surrounded by offices. 4,000 people work just a few meters from the camp. A building belonging to NATO is also right next to it.
This can pose security problems, according to the first alderman of Braine-l’Alleud and the owner of the land. In particular because these travelers are connected to the water and electricity of the town.
Our journalist on site was also able to speak with one of the occupants of the premises. These people wish to stay on site for a maximum of 2 weeks. The interlocutor tells of the difficulty of finding a suitable place for the families present. And if they moved in without warning, they say, it’s because advance requests are always refused.
The police turn from time to time on the spot, they come to take pictures. This situation creates a lot of tension in the town. The owner has already announced that he has appointed a bailiff and a lawyer.
The mayor of the commune is on vacation abroad. Vincent Scourneau says he will come back urgently to solve the problem. And if no solution is found, in the next few hours, the municipality will have to evacuate the emergency premises.