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# Brussels Cancels New Year's Eve Fireworks Amid Terrorist Threats

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## Video: Brussels Cancels New Year's Eve Fireworks Amid Terrorist Threats

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_Published 2015-12-31. Threats of an extremist attack prompted officials to cancel an annual New Year's Eve fireworks display._


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## Transcript

A New Years Eve fireworks show in Brussels, Belgium was cancelled by authorities Wednesday amid a threat of an extremist attack. Tens of thousands of people were expected to turn out to watch the fireworks and ring in the new year at the city square. But according to state broadcaster RTBF, the city's mayor decided to call it off citing safety concerns. On Tuesday, authorities arrested two men accused of plotting attacks against police and military personnel during holiday celebrations. According to the new York Times, investigators say they found evidence to threats to several popular Brussels locations that were in the same style as the November 13th Paris attacks.

Officials also say they seized military- style training uniforms, computer equipment, and ISIS propaganda. Belgium has been on high alert in recent months. Law enforcement has stepped up their investigation of radical groups and has conducted multiple raids Raids throughout the country, following the terror attacks in Paris. Nine people have been arrested and charged in Belgium in connection to those attacks on the French capitol. Belgium is thought to be one of largest recruiting grounds for foreign Jihadi fighters.

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