The Ministry of the Federation Wallonia-Brussels (FWB) was briefly evacuated on Tuesday morning after a World War-era shell was discovered at a construction site on Place Sainctelette.
At around 11:00, the evacuation alarm sounded in the ministry buildings, which is also known as the French Community of Belgium Government.
Brussels-West police said the shell was found during ongoing construction work and likely dates back 70 to 90 years.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (SEDEE) and the police set up a security perimeter around Place Sainctelette to handle the situation.
Police confirmed the perimeter was lifted by 12:00, allowing personnel to return to the building.
