A Canadian national of Chinese origin who was interning at NATO's military headquarters was arrested on suspicion of spying, according to the International homepage. The arrest took place in Belgium, and Belgian officials have said that NATO operations have not been compromised.
The intern was detained by Belgian authorities, as reported by the International homepage and echoed by the New York Times. Belgian officials emphasize that the incident has not affected the security or operational integrity of NATO's headquarters. No further details about the alleged espionage activities or the intern's role at NATO have been released.
The arrest highlights ongoing concerns about the protection of NATO's sensitive areas and the vetting of foreign personnel within its facilities.