PROSECUTOR UPDATE #1:
Police Officer J.L.V.G., (42), a member of staff in the cabinet of the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, was arrested this morning, as suspect in the WHALE investigation.
This investigation is led by the National Detectives, with assistance from the Police Force of Sint Maarten and Customs, and overseen by the Public Prosecutor’s Office. A search was carried out at a residence in Cole Bay this morning.
J.L.V.G. is suspected of being bribed, forging documents and breach of confidentiality. J.L.V.G. remains in restrictive custody. More arrests are possible.
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PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Reliable information reaching 721news desk reported that a detective has been taken into police custody, after his home and another location were searched early this morning by Lands Recherché, RST, Prosecutor’s Office and the Judge of Instruction.
The suspect Jerry Gerardus is allegedly accused of having involvement in stolen diamonds and jewelry during the looting that took place after Hurricane Irma. In addition, he is suspected of being involved in possible past armed robberies on jewelry stores.
At the moment of his arrest, Gerardus was not working for the Police force, but was executing his duty as Advisor to the Cabinet of the Prime Minister.
Source: 721 News https://721news.com/top-story/detective-gerardus-officially-arrested-for-stolen-jewelry/
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