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Customs St. Maarten intensify controls for several flights due to illegal import of firearms.

September 30, 2022

Customs St. Maarten intensify controls for several flights due to illegal import of firearms.
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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Customs Department has intensified its activities at the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) due to a significant number of firearms and ammunition being identified and seized from the luggage of in- and outbound passengers.

Customs aims to contribute effectively to the safety and security of St. Maarten while forming a minimal obstacle to passenger flow. However, as of January of this year, the Customs Department has intercepted a significant number of firearms, ammunition, and parts of firearms on passengers traveling to St. Maarten via the Princess Juliana International Airport.

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Through further investigation, it was identified that some of ...


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