Construction workers discover $10.4 million in gold during sewer project in Belgium

Construction workers in Sint-Gillis-Dendermonde, Belgium, uncovered $10.4 million in gold while building a new sewer beneath a former brewery, according to local police. The workers reported the find to the police, who cataloged the gold and placed it in a high-security federal government vault. An 18-year-old worker, Kobe, initially mistook the gold pieces for 1 Euro coins and expressed disbelief upon discovering the treasure. Project leader Mario described the moment as a 'crazy feeling' and confirmed that they continued to find more coins and bars as they dug. Under Belgian law, the construction workers are not entitled to keep the gold, as the rightful owner has the right to claim it within five years. Kobe mentioned the possibility of a finder's fee, while the director of the building's owning organization expressed hope that the gold could assist with community welfare needs. Local police cautioned treasure hunters against visiting the site, noting it is a fenced-off construction area with dangerous pits.