Two men arrested at SXM Airport. One for Marijuana Possession and another for Illegal Entry
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SXM Airport Terminal Building (File photo)
SINT MAARTEN (SIMPSON BAY-AIRPORT) - On Friday June 14th, 2019, after a routine check of incoming suitcases, one suitcase appeared to contain a suspicious substance, which after a thorough inspection by Customs Officers turned out to be marijuana, police announced in a statement on Monday evening.
During this interception one man with the initials C.J. was arrested by the Customs Officers. The case was later, in consultation with the public prosecutor, handed over to the Alpha Team of the Sint Maarten Police Force for further investigation.
Also, on Friday June 14th, 2019, a male passenger traveling from the Dominican Republic with initials G.A.J.P. attempted to enter the country illegally. Upon his arrival at the Immigration check point he handed over a green card to one of the Immigration Officers who immediately realized that the green card that was handed over, was falsified.
In collaboration with officers of the Alpha Team, G.A.J.P. was arrested and taken to the Philipsburg Police Station, where he remains in custody pending the investigation. (Sint Maarten Police Force)