A former Dutch professional footballer, who played for Fortuna Sittard, Willem II, and Helmond Sport, has been sentenced to a five-year suspended prison sentence in Belgium for large-scale drug production. The individual, identified as Zarko G., was found guilty of involvement in the illicit activity by Belgian authorities. In addition to the suspended sentence, he is also required to repay €500,000. The case highlights the involvement of individuals from the professional sports world in criminal enterprises. The conviction took place in Belgium, indicating the drug production operation extended beyond the Netherlands. This ruling underscores the cross-border nature of drug-related crime and the pursuit of justice within the Belgian legal system. Details regarding the specific drugs produced and the extent of the operation have not been widely released.