At Least Four Terrorists Arrive in Belgium as Refugees

BRUSSELS (Sputnik) — At least four terrorists have arrived in Belgium from the Middle East pretending to be asylum seekers, local media reported on Monday.

The terrorists arrived to Belgium through Turkey and Libya, along with thousands of undocumented people, the 7sur7 news portal reported.

Among the four terrorists reportedly is a Palestinian who specializes in subversive activities. The other three terrorists are allegedly related to the notorious Islamic State (ISIL) militant group, according to the news outlet.

This information has not been confirmed by officials.

Since the beginning of the year, hundreds of thousands of refugees from the Middle East and North Africa have arrived in the European Union, risking a dangerous journey to Europe across the Mediterranean Sea. A number of EU officials have expressed concern that Islamist radicals might cross into the bloc under the guise of refugees.

On November 13, a series of terrorist attacks in Paris claimed the lives of some 130 people. The ISIL claimed responsibility for the attacks. At least four of the terrorists allegedly responsible for the attacks arrived in France from Belgium, according to the French police. Law enforcement agencies have found out that one of the perpetrators, who is still at large, lived in a Brussels district with large migrant population.