"I confirm this information," a police spokesperson said.
Deminers already arrived at the scene to defuse any possible explosive devices, he added noting further that they found no explosive devices in the van.
"No explosive device was detected, the bank resumed its work," the police said.
[update] Police cordon imposed on Boulevard de Berlaimont due to suspicious vehicle outside National Bank of Belgium in Brussels #belgium #crime #terrorism #insurgency https://t.co/DtYdJpgAnF pic.twitter.com/7gjemCCsrX
— Horizon Intelligence (@_hozint) 16 апреля 2019 г.
According to media reports, a security perimeter was established in the area surrounding the vehicle, and the staff of the offices in nearby buildings were also evacuated.