Belgian soccer player Radja Nainggolan was arrested as part of an investigation into cocaine trafficking.
The 36-year-old was one of several suspects arrested by Belgian police on Monday morning, following a series of raids across the country.
“The investigation relates to the alleged facts of the importation of cocaine from South America to Europe, through the port of Antwerp, and its redistribution in Belgium,” reads the press release of the prosecutor’s office in Brussels.
No further information has been made public.
The arrest comes just six days after Nainggolan came out of retirement to sign for Lokeren in Belgium’s second division.
He scored on his debut, earning his side a point in a 1-1 home draw against K. Lierse.
Born in Antwerp, the midfielder spent most of his career in Italy, playing for Roma and Inter Milan.
From 2009 to 2018, he made 30 appearances for the Belgian national team.
