SINT MAARTEN (KPSM) — The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) carried out a targeted control operation during the night of Friday, September 18, into Saturday, September 19, 2026, as part of increased police efforts in response to the recent series of robberies reported in the Cole Bay, Simpson Bay and Cupecoy areas.
The operation commenced about 10.00 pm in the area of the Harold Jack ( A.J.C Brouwers Road) and Indigo Bay roundabout. During the initial controls, 18 scooters were stopped and checked, of which 8 were taken into police for lack of documentation or not adhereing to the tehecnical aspsects . Police patrols and controls were subsequently continued in the areas of Maho, Simpson Bay, Port de Plaisance and Cupecoy.
During the operation, officers received information from colleagues that four men travelling on scooters had been observed near the beginning of Front Street. The men were reportedly wearing jackets and balaclavas. Information received through the police camera surveillance system indicated that the individuals were travelling in the direction of Simpson Bay.
Officers later located the scooters near the Kruythof roundabout. Upon seeing the police, the individuals turned around and entered a dead-end road. One scooter managed to leave the area, while officers continued searching for the remaining individuals.
Three suspects were subsequently located in a nearby wooded area. A scooter believed to belong to one of the suspects was also found in the vicinity. Balaclavas and gloves were found in the immediate area.
The three individuals were unable to present valid identification documents and were arrested for violations related to the LTU and for failing to comply with an official police order.
As part of the continued operation, officers also conducted controls along the Kimsha Strip, where 13 scooters were checked. The documentation of all scooters checked at that location was found to be in order.
In addition, 28 persons were searched as part of the preventive searches conducted during the operation
In total, 27 scooters were checked during the operation, of which 8 were taken into police custody. Twenty-eight persons were subjected to preventive searches, four persons were arrested in connection with narcotics possession.
KPSM will continue to conduct targeted controls and increase its visibility in areas where recent robberies and other criminal activities have been reported.
The Police Force of Sint Maarten reminds the public that these controls are intended to increase safety, deter criminal activity and identify individuals or vehicles that may be connected to criminal offences.
Members of the public are encouraged to remain alert and report suspicious persons, vehicles or activities to the police. See Something, Say Something.
