2 arrested after cannabis plants found in Belgian church: Report

BRUSSELS

Belgian authorities have arrested two suspects after 200 cannabis plants were found in a church in the Belgian city of Turnhout late last month.

According to reports in the Belgian media, a priest found 200 cannabis plants in the attic of the church that were in the process of drying, prompting him to alert the authorities.

Police initiated an investigation and began monitoring individuals with suspicious behavior around the church last week.

One of the suspects was apprehended in the attic, while the other was found hiding within the church premises.

One of the suspects was remanded in custody by a court, while the other has been electronically tagged.