The public prosecutor’s office confirmed that police had to disband a party in Offagne, Belgium. 14 people had attended it and were thus in breach of Covid restrictions.
It was the owner of the holiday home who alerted the police of the party. He had visited the premises to verify if the 5 people who claimed to belong to a family bubble were alone at the house. When he noticed that this was not the case he called the authorities.
A patrol arrived shortly before 10PM and found the 14 attendees, residents from Brussels aged 20 to 30. Several tried to hide, but police were able to write down everyone’s details. Officers discovered marihuana, nitrogen gas and alcohol at the premises.
Most party people received a fine of €750. The organiser was even fined €4,000; he had booked the holiday home.
Four people did not receive a fine but will be called to answer in court. They had breached Covid rules before. A second infringement may carry a harsher penalty, the public prosecutor’s office confirmed.
