Brussels luxury shops barricade ahead of feared 'black Saturday' riots

dhnet.be (French) —

Luxury shops in Brussels are barricading themselves ahead of a feared "black Saturday" of potential riots and looting, with some owners closing shutters and praying rather than paying for costly protection. At the Lacoste store, a worker boards up windows, noting the police must act, while security measures cost around 1,500 euros per shop. Jewelry has been removed from displays, and some vendors lock doors between customers, fearing destruction over trivial items. In the Sablon district, many stores are closed with shutters drawn and reinforced police presence, reflecting widespread anxiety that unrest could mirror recent chaos seen in France.


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