PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday afternoon April 26th, 2021, the Alpha Team arrested two suspects in connection with an ongoing drug smuggling investigation. The suspects were arrested for their involvement which took place on March 5th, 2021 at the Princess Juliana International Airport.
In addition to the arrest, a house search took place at the residence of one of the suspects, and items were confiscated.
The suspects have transported to the police station in Philipsburg for questioning.
The Alpha Team is a joint multidisciplinary Team that is comprised of the Police
Department KPSM, the Customs Department, the Immigration Department, the
Koninklijke Marechaussee and the Coast Guard.
Six arrested in connection with various infractions.
During the past week police officers of KPSM arrested the following persons:
- A man with the initials A.S.S. was arrested for aggravated assault that took place in the month of December 2020. His victim suffered a broken jaw and several lacerations. After questioning, the suspect was held at the police station in Philipsburg pending further investigation.
- Patrols apprehended two men and a woman on Saturday for trespassing and vandalizing a vehicle in the Cole-Bay area. It was later revealed that the three suspects had been friends in the past and have an ongoing feud. They were all questioned, issued a summons and then released.
- Two other suspects were arrested for driving under the influence and not carrying identification when stopped by the officers. They were all questioned and released.
KPSM Press Release.
