Belgians flood social media with cats in response to police request.

Things are tense in Brussels, where an ongoing hunt for terror suspects has put the city in lockdown for days.

On Sunday, Belgian police asked locals not to post anything on social media about any police activities they see. So instead, they turned to the internet’s favourite filler – cats.

Don’t share info on situation #BrusselsLockdown that may help suspects. Confuse them with #cat pics @lopcute pic.twitter.com/0MlbjgCF4v

— Seimen Burum (@SeimenBurum) November 22, 2015

Schools and public transport are shut down in the city, and residents have been told to stay home. Where they are entertaining themselves on twitter.

BREAKING NEWS : Belgium Police using the new 200mph Hovercat during terrorist operations #BrusselsLockdown pic.twitter.com/MnIpiOZT3x — Jayce le Satirique (@jaycelight) November 22, 2015

Keeping our heads down. #BrusselsLockdown pic.twitter.com/poZpEwtCIQ

— Emilie Apell (@EApell) November 22, 2015

#relax, Mes amis #BrusselsLockdown pic.twitter.com/LENxVUnnv9 — JaneAustenMaMaschio (@ExTimUpperClass) November 22, 2015

The Belgian police even got in on it, thanking the cats of the capital for their help in a tweet that says: “For cats who helped us last night … Help yourself!”

Pour les chats qui nous ont aidé hier soir… Servez-vous! #BrusselsLockdown pic.twitter.com/7O5ENF6nXa

— Police Fédérale (@PolFed_presse) November 23, 2015

Raids carried out as part of the ongoing operation have led to the arrest of one man, charged over the Paris attack.

#BrusselsLockdown So here is a picture of a cat. Much more peacefull. pic.twitter.com/HmDRbxA67T — Hugo Janssen (@Hoguhugo) November 22, 2015

Schools and the subway system are expected to re-open on Wednesday. The cats remain vigilant.

They knew their day would come #BrusselsLockdown pic.twitter.com/AbARuxAIbN

— LoveIsLouder (@ornys_elf) November 22, 2015