Belgian PM Attack Foiled By Mandatory Permit Application Process

It appears the meticulously crafted fabric of Belgian bureaucracy has once again proven its mettle, this time thwarting a rather ambitious plot targeting the Belgian Prime Minister. Reports indicate that two individuals, seemingly unaware that a permit for a "high-impact political statement" might require more than a standard building consent form, were apprehended after an eagle-eyed official noted a rather peculiar item on their application. One wonders if "explosive device" was checked under "tools and materials required."

Authorities, having since confirmed the discovery of a fully functional Improvised Explosive Device during a routine follow-up on the "demolition clause" of the proposed permit, are commending the system. Clearly, even the most nefarious schemes are no match for a nation where punctilious adherence to administrative procedure is paramount. Future would-be attackers are advised to secure all necessary permits well in advance; the forms, as ever, are available online.