This is Al Jazeera America, live from new york city. Im tony harris and we begin with breaking news out of belgium. Authorities say they have thwarted major attacks that may have been days or hours away. Police conducted a raid on the eastern city of vervia. Two suspects killed in the shootout. One person was arrested. It was part of an investigation into people returning from syria. Andrew potter has the details. Reporter belgium Authorities Say they have prevented an attack on what they call a ground scale. Shots ring out in this city. You can hear glass smashing. Federal police stormed a bakery covered by snipers on rooftops. They have been searching homes of around 10 people who had come back from syria. During the investigation we found this group was about to commit terrorists attacks. During the investigation certain suspects opened fire with automatic weapons at special forces. Two of the suspects were killed. A third has been arrested. Reporter residents from told not to leave
Reclusive photographer profiled in an oscar nominated film. It is one of the smallest countries but belgium is getting a lot of attention tonight. Officials say about ten search warrants were issued for searches in and around brussells. We are learning new details one that comes with heightening fears. Belgium Authorities Say they prevented an attack on what they call add grand scale. Heavy gunfire and explosions rocked the city. Authorities say the raid is part of a major antiterrorism operation targeting people who recently returned from syria. During the investigation, we found that this group was about to commit terrorist affects in belgium. During the search warrant, certain suspects immediately opened fire with automatic weapons at special forces of the police they opened fire during several minutes before being neutralized. Two suspects were killed. Residents were told not to leave they homes but a few ventures out to get a look at the dramatic scene. I just left when i saw a po