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Belgian footballer Radja Nainggolan has been arrested as part of an investigation into cocaine trafficking. <\/p>\n

The 36-year-old was one of several suspects apprehended by Belgian police on Monday morning, after a series of raids were carried out across the country. <\/p>\n

“The investigation concerns alleged facts of importation of cocaine from South America to Europe, via the port of Antwerp, and its redistribution in Belgium,” the Brussels prosecutor’s office said in a statement.<\/p>\n

No further information has been released to the public. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The arrest comes just six days after Nainggolan came out of retirement to sign for Lokeren in the Belgian second division. <\/p>\n

He scored on his debut, giving his side a point in their 1-1 home draw to K. Lierse.<\/p>\n

Born in Antwerp, the midfielder spent most of his career in Italy, playing for both Roma and Inter Milan. <\/p>\n

Between 2009 and 2018, he made 30 appearances for the Belgium national team. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n