Brussels Attacks: Explosives and assault rifles found

At least one and possibly two Kalashnikov rifles have been found in the departure lounge at the Brussels airport after the attacks, a European security official in contact with Belgian police said.

Flemish broadcaster VTM reported that an unexploded explosive belt has been found by police at the airport.

And RTBF is reporting that a Kalashnikov automatic rifle has been found in the departure hall.

Alphonse Lyoura, who was working at Brussels airport when the attack happened, told BFM TV: “I heard a shot. But after the shot, I heard someone speaking in an Arabic language and after he had finished speaking I heard the explosion. Everyone was panicked.”