In response to criticism over the creation of this post, the Minister-President defends an essential coordination tool in the fight against drug trafficking in Brussels.
Minister-President Boris Dilliès: “The Drug Commission is not a duplicate, it is a missing link. Our role is to get those working in prevention, security and health to work together. No one else can ensure this regional coordination in our place. Drug trafficking is no laughing matter: the situation is serious, and we must give ourselves the means to act.”
Integrated into the regional security administration Safe.brussels, the Regional Commission will be tasked with defining the regional strategy and coordinating actors on the ground. The commissioner's appointment will take place in the coming days.
The role was designed in consultation with the national drug commissioner, Ine Van Wymersch, to ensure the complementarity of the system. She also took part in the selection process, as did the Brussels Public Prosecutor, Julien Moinil.
The commissioner will receive remuneration equivalent to that of a service director and will be supported by a dedicated team. “The fight against drug trafficking is a major challenge for Brussels. It is only right that we devote the necessary resources to it”, Boris Dilliès emphasises.
Since 1 January 2026, gang clashes have led to 74 shootings, resulting in 2 deaths and 28 injuries, fuelling a climate of insecurity in several Brussels neighbourhoods. (Figures as of 30/09/2026)