Two men arrested for gun possession after house search for illegal firearms

DUTCH QUARTER - The detective department conducted an early morning search in the Dutch Quarter area, today Wednesday October 23, police said in a statement on Wednesday. The house search was in connection with an ongoing investigation into illegal firearms.

During the search a gun was encountered in one of the rooms of the home. The gun was confiscated, and the two male suspects were arrested. They were both brought over to the police station in Philipsburg for further questioning. This investigation is still ongoing. (Sint Maarten Police Force)