The high-profile mega-trial concerning the Sky ECC encrypted messaging service, used by criminal networks, commenced on September 15, 2025, at the Justitia courthouse in Brussels under tight security.

Security measures were notably strict during the trial's opening, with incidents such as a police officer reprimanding a lawyer for passing a pen to a detained client, underscoring the heightened precautions.

Alongside the Sky ECC case, another significant drug trafficking trial involving 31 defendants is also ongoing at the same courthouse, reflecting Belgium's focus on tackling organized crime.

The court's security was further intensified due to numerous defendants appealing and a related criminal case in Bruges, leading to delays and increased tensions among legal professionals.

The trial is projected to continue until the end of November, demonstrating the Belgian justice system's ongoing efforts to dismantle organized crime networks linked to encrypted communication platforms.