Steven Emerson, Executive Director March 18, 2016 Articles by IPT |  IPT in the News |  IPT Blog |  Profiles |  Multimedia |  Donate |  Contact Us Violence Breaks Out in Molenbeek After Paris Suspect's Arrest by Abigail R. Esman  •  Mar 18, 2016 at 6:04 pm http://www.investigativeproject.org/5219/violence-breaks-out-in-molenbeek-after-paris Print Send Comment RSS Share: Be the first of your friends to like this. The most wanted terrorist in Europe, considered the mastermind in November's multi-targeted attack in Paris that left 130 people dead, was arrested Friday by Belgian authorities. But residents in the Molenbeek district of Brussels, where Saleh Abdeslam was captured, didn't breathe a sigh of relief. Within hours, the district, which has a majority Muslim population, erupted into riots. Dozens of Abdeslam's fans attacked police with bottles, stones, and other objects, local press reported, angered by the arrest of their "hero." The situation is developing. Worse yet, Belgian newspaper De Morgen reported (subscription only) that "the whole neighborhood" knew where Abdeslam was ever since the Paris attacks.  Nobody tipped off authorities. The violence and code of silence over Abeslam's hideout is not as surprising as it might seem. As we've noted previously, the Paris attacks were hatched in Molenbeek, in addition to the 2015 attack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo's offices. Related Topics: Abigail R. Esman, Molenbeek, Paris attacks, radicalization, Saleh Abdeslam The IPT accepts no funding from outside the United States, or from any governmental agency or political or religious institutions. Your support of The Investigative Project on Terrorism is critical in winning a battle we cannot afford to lose. All donations are tax-deductible. Click here to donate online. The Investigative Project on Terrorism Foundation is a recognized 501(c)3 organization.   To subscribe: http://www.investigativeproject.org/list_subscribe.php The Investigative Project on Terrorism 202-363-8602 - main 202-966-5191 - fax