Police officers stopped cars and scooters on the road to St. Peters
PHILIPSBURG—254 vehicle inspections resulting in 121 fines issued. The Special Operations Team of St. Maarten Police Force KPSM looks back with satisfaction on a week of a curbing illicit activities on various locations during the day and night time.
The team conducted thorough vehicle checks
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The Special Operations Team has taken decisive action during the second week of September, KPSM reported on Monday. “In a resolute effort to maintain law and order on St. Maarten, the team carried out a series of operations aimed at ensuring the safety and security of the community.”
The team conducted thorough vehicle checks at various key locations, including the waterfront road, Octavius L Richardson road, and W.J.A. Nisbeth road. 235 cars and 19 scooters were stopped and inspected. Almost fifty percent of the vehicles did not comply with necessary safety and legal standards. Police issued 121 fines which were primarily related to seat-belt infractions, tinted windows, and other technical aspects of the vehicles.
During the vehicle inspections officers found drugs and a knife. These were immediately confiscated. Police did not report any arrests made.
The week-long inspections extended beyond traffic controls. The team ventured into areas where narcotics were suspected to be sold, including Nick Spring Drive in Dutch Quarter, Cay Bay, and the Hope Estate area. These efforts, KPSM stated, “underscore the police force's commitment to addressing issues that directly affect the well-being of our community.” No mention was made of persons being arrested for possession of drugs.
KPSM thanks the public for cooperating with police. “We want to reassure the community that these types of operations will continue as we strive to create a safe and secure environment,” police management concluded.
