SocietyGangs use Airbnb-style rentals as drug stash houses, Belgian official says

Belgium’s national drug commissioner, Ine Van Wymersch, says criminal gangs are increasingly using Airbnb-style short-term rentals as stash locations. Flexible bookings can provide places to store and package drugs, as well as hide weapons and cash. She says criminal organisations are using such platforms to conceal money, drugs, weapons and people. Van Wymersch also argues that the booming e-commerce sector is greatly aiding organised crime.

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