The Police Force of St. Maarten(KPSM) and the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar) seized a firearm during a joint control on October 26.
PHILIPSBURG--A joint control operation by the Police Force of St. Maarten (KPSM) and the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar) on Monday evening resulted in one arrest, the confiscation of a firearm and four fines being issued. The operation took place on October 26 in Cole Bay, Simpson Bay, Maho and the Lowlands area. The combined team stopped and checked 40 vehicles as part of controls under St. Maarten’s firearms and narcotics legislation.
KPSM said KMar personnel are assisting the police force with ongoing controls aimed at reducing criminal activity and strengthening public safety. The police force warned that anyone found in possession of an illegal firearm will be arrested and the weapon confiscated.
KPSM also cautioned that firearms can turn disagreements into deadly confrontations, while careless handling can result in accidental discharge, serious injury or loss of life. The joint operations will continue in the coming period. KPSM has asked motorists and other road users to cooperate with officers and follow their instructions during the controls.
