A 60-year-old priest, originally from Kalmthout, Belgium, He was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking after the tragic death of a 69-year-old priest with whom he shared a home.
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The incident, which has shaken the local community, occurred in the early hours of Thursday, when, apparently, the two priests had consumed illicit substances and had sexual relations.
Regarding the arrest, This was done after the younger priest called the emergency services after noticing that his companion was feeling unwell. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the 69-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, with no vital signs.
The first investigations, based on forensic analysis and police inspection, indicate that both priests would have consumed ecstasy (XTC) and poppers, substances commonly associated with increasing sexual pleasure.
However, The definitive cause of death is yet to be determined.since the autopsy has not yielded conclusive results so far.
The case has been classified as an alleged drug trafficking that resulted in the death of the priest and the Antwerp prosecutor’s office has communicated that they will have to wait for the results of toxicological tests to confirm whether the drugs consumed were a determining factor in the death.
“To be clear, “We are not talking about forced administration.”sources from the prosecutor’s office said, ruling out for the moment any hypothesis of aggression.
The investigation is ongoing, and the final results are expected to shed more light on what happened. Meanwhile, The detained priest remains in custody, facing serious charges related to drug trafficking and the eventual death of his partner.
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