The Sint Maarten Police Force’s special Team conducted a series of high-impact operations between Monday, December 8 and Sunday, December 14, 2025, focusing on arrests, house searches, preventive frisking, and targeted surveillance in key hot-spots across the island.
Key Operations and Results:
December 9, 2025: A drug bust took place in the Middle Region, where a suspect was arrested for violating the opium law. A large quantity of opium was found hidden in the suspect's vehicle, leading to a house search that uncovered:
o USD 12,750, EUR 730
o 1 handgun with a loaded magazine and bullets
o 2 additional empty magazines with 5 more rounds were also found.
o Handcuffs, a bulletproof vest, and footwear likely used in a robbery
December 10, 2025: Preventive searches in the Middle Region led to the arrest of two male suspects in possession of narcotics . A house search yielded no further findings.
December 11–12, 2025: A traffic control was done on Welfare Road (Cay-bay area) led to the discovery of a bullets in the vehicle, followed by the seizure of 200 rounds (.22 caliber) during a house search. In a separate traffic check at Cay-bay, significant quantities of n were seized.
General Surveillance and Controls: From December 8 to 14, the Team carried out preventive searches and traffic stops between the times of 5:00 PM and 5:00 AM in several areas, including Hope Estate, Middle Region, Dutch Quarter, St. Peters, Cay-bay, Simpson Bay, Maho, Cole Bay, and Porto Cupe-coy. These operations resulted in:
· 250 individuals searched
· 40 vehicles searched
· 300 vehicles stopped
Summary of Results:
· 5 arrests related to drug possession, opium trafficking, and firearm violations
· Weapons seized: 1 handgun, 7 live rounds, 200 live rounds of ammunition
· Money seized: USD 12,750 and EUR 730
KPSM remains committed to ensuring the safety of the public by proactively addressing criminal activity and conducting targeted operations aimed at reducing crime across Sint Maarten.
https://www.sintmaartengov.org/news/Pages/KPSM-Special-Team-Executes-Successful-Operations-Week-of-December-8–14-2025.aspx
