Sunday evening, while searching for terror suspects in the aftermath of the Paris attacks, Belgian police put out an official request for radio silence on social media. Citizens were asked to avoid tweeting anything that could inadvertently let terrorists know of of police activity.

So, instead of speculating about suspect whereabouts and police operations, thousands of Belgians rallied on Twitter and used the #BrusselsLockdown hashtag to post pics of their cats — some of them as jihadi cats, others in superhero costumes…

Don't worry super cat is here #BrusselsLockdown pic.twitter.com/ocou9Bagly

— Amit Bhat (@amitbhatr) November 22, 2015

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

"I got this" #BrusselsLockdown pic.twitter.com/l97iQz47Pb

— Lore De Witte (@loredewitte) November 22, 2015

This, dear outsiders, is how we fight terrorism here. They haven't got a chance! We haz kittens! #BrusselsLockdown pic.twitter.com/sdq1MbrKsz

— Gilles Bordelais (@Gilles_PPDE) November 22, 2015

@KatarinaE_ confuse the suspects in the #BrusselsLockdown with #cat pictures. Show some love #daesh ! pic.twitter.com/zueT0nnrJj

— Seimen Burum (@SeimenBurum) November 22, 2015

We must not let fear win… #BrusselsLockDown pic.twitter.com/GAr5YGpkGz

— Maiol Sanaüja (@maiolsanauja) November 23, 2015

#Breaking: Leaked photos of #BrusselsLockdown suspects. pic.twitter.com/xNvtNbjzxJ

— Geysar Gurbanov (@geysar) November 22, 2015

Later, with news of arrests, the all-clear was given by authorities, as well as a message of gratitude from police, a big bowl of yummy cat food.

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

— Police Fédérale (@PolFed_presse) November 23, 2015

Careful, Belgium, your humor is showing!