BRUSSELS - A former Belgian national team player with Indonesian blood, Radja Nainggolan has been arrested as part of an investigation into the cocaine trade into Europe. This information was confirmed by the Brussels General Prosecutor's Office, Belgium.
Brussels federal police conducted 30 searches on Monday, January 27 morning, mostly in the Yesterday region as well as around Brussels. The operation is part of an investigation into suspected cocaine imports from South America through the port ofrgerp.
During the operation, police seized 2.7 kilograms of cocaine, more than 370,000 euros in cash, several luxury watches including two with a value of 360,000 euros each, 100 gold coins worth more than 116,000 euros, twohargic vests, and three firearms.
The prosecutor's office said that 36-year-old footballer Radja Nainggolan was arrested in connection with this case. A total of 16 people were arrested in the operation.
Radja Nainggolan, who recently left his idle period to join Belgium's second division club Lokeren-Temse, recently scored a goal in his debut from a corner. However, the club stated that they were aware that Radja Nainggolan's arrest was only through media reports.
"The club respects the presumption of innocence and therefore cannot provide further comment," the club said in a statement.
"Radja Nainggolan was not present at the training this morning and did not qualify for the league match against KAS Eupen tomorrow," he continued.
Radja Nainggolan has performed 30 times for the Belgian national team, last playing for the team nicknamed the Red Devils in March 2018. Throughout his career, he was known as a player with a strong character, but was often involved in various disciplinary problems.
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During playing for Italian club AS Roma in 2018, Radja Nainggolan was removed from the squad after appearing in an Instagram video that appeared to be taken drunk.
In 2022, while playing for Royalikarp, he was suspended after being caught smoking electronic cigarettes on the bench, which the club calls behavior that could have a negative impact on the team.
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