Explosions heard in Molenbeek raids

Two small explosions were heard during a major police action in the Brussels area of Molenbeek, AFP reports. Dozens of masked and heavily armed police had sealed off the area and neighbours were told to stay inside their homes.

Police refused to provide any details about who may have set off the explosions or the purpose for them. 

Two hours into the siege a first explosion was heard and a similar followed it one hour later on a higher floor of a building with special security forces close by on roofs. 

Police arrested three suspects in the impoverished Brussels neighborhood on Saturday and continued house searches.