Belgian bullets

Truck drivers delivering new vehicles in Belgium have a new worry, with reports of windows being shot out in the cars being transported. This is said to be a growing phenomenon in Belgium with numerous vehicles having had their windows shot out as they are transported on the back of trucks.
February 23, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Truck drivers delivering new vehicles in Belgium have a new worry, with reports of windows being shot out in the cars being transported. This is said to be a growing phenomenon in Belgium with numerous vehicles having had their windows shot out as they are transported on the back of trucks. One car dealer has reported 150 Audi and Volkswagen models shot at in 2009 alone and a number of spent bullets have been found in the back seats of some vehicles.

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