Police addresses looter incident

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Carl John Chief Commissioner of Sint Maarten Police Force

 

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Police Chief Carl John and his management team are addressing a video-clip which is circulating on social media regarding the use of excessive force by police officers on Sint Maarten. The police chief and management are stating that they are well aware of this video.

An internal investigation into this incident has been launched. All police officers involved and witnesses of this incident are being interviewed and all documents regarding this investigation will be sent to the Public Prosecutor for review.