Airbnb accommodations used by gangs in Belgium

Bookings made on platforms like Airbnb in Belgium are being exploited by criminal networks to hide illicit materials. Reports suggest that these networks take advantage of the ease of short-term bookings to store and package drugs, as well as to conceal weapons and money.

The growing use of e-commerce seems to facilitate the operations of organized crime in the country, allowing these gangs to operate more discreetly and effectively. The use of temporary accommodations is raising concerns about the safety and legality of these platforms.

Belgian authorities are investigating these practices, given the complexity and scale of the problem associated with drug trafficking and the use of these spaces for criminal activities.