Dossier
Antwerp port
Coverage of Antwerp port in the Nexus archive.
- ‘It’s like a cat and mouse game’: on the frontline of Belgium’s fight against drug smugglers
Antwerp port is increasing scanning of goods to combat drug smuggling, with customs officers like Sara Van Cotthem inspecting cargo to prevent Belgium from becoming a narco-state. The port handles millions of containers annually and employs rigorous checks to ensure compliance.