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KPSM Human Trafficking Department conduct raid.

September 18, 2018

KPSM Human Trafficking Department conduct raid.
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PHILIPSBURG:--- The Human Trafficking Department of KPSM conducted an additional raid this morning, September 18, 2018, in connection to the ongoing investigation into the illegal employment of Venezuelans by various construction companies.

A house search was carried out at two locations, where administration and a large sum of money was confiscated. During the raid, 7 illegal Venezuelans were arrested.

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Working illegally on Sint Maarten is prohibited. This is not only because it diminishes the chances of a St. Maartener finding a job in the market, but also because undocumented workers are often exploited.

KPSM, the Alpha Team, the Fraude Unit, Community Police Officers and the Public Prosecutor’s Office have joined forces to counter this form of crime. Particularly in the stride to build back a stronger St. Maarten, construction companies and the big hotel chains should take their responsibility, respect the rules and counter illegal work.

This investigation will lead to several recommendations to government, for example increasing controls in connection to Labour Law violations.

Unit Mensenhandel van KPSM doen opnieuw invallen

Vandaag, 18 september 2018, zijn opnieuw invallen gedaan in het kader van een omvangrijk opsporingsonderzoek van de Unit Mensenhandel en Mensensmokkel (UMM) van KPSM. Dit onderzoek is gericht op illegale tewerkstelling van Venezolanen door diverse bouwbedrijven.

Doorzoekingen vonden ditmaal plaats in twee woningen. Bij de invallen is niet alleen administratie in beslag genomen, maar ook beslag gelegd op enkele duizenden dollars aan contant geld.

Bij de actie vandaag zijn 7 illegale Venezolanen aangehouden.

Illegale tewerkstelling is verboden op Sint Maarten; niet alleen omdat het de kansen op de arbeidsmarkt vermindert van werkzoekende Sint Maartenaren, maar ook omdat arbeiders zonder status vaak geregeld terechtkomen in uitbuitingssituaties.

KPSM, de Koninklijke Marechaussee, het Alphateam, de fraudeafdeling, algemene recherche, het wijkteam en het Openbaar Ministerie slaan de handen ineen om die criminaliteit tegen te gaan. Juist in de wederopbouw van Sint Maarten is het belangrijk dat iedereen zijn maatschappelijke verantwoordelijkheid neemt, de regels respecteert en situaties van illegale arbeid tegengaat.

Het onderzoek zal ook leiden tot diverse bestuurlijke rapportages, waarin onder meer de aanbevelingen aan het Land zal worden gedaan om actiever te controleren op illegale arbeid.

Prosecutor's Office Press Release

http://www.smn-news.com/st-maarten-st-martin-news/30111-kpsm-human-trafficking-department-conduct-raid.html

Source: https://www.sxm-talks.com/st-martin-news-network/kpsm-human-trafficking-department-conduct-raid/

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