On Thursday March 29th 2012, members of the Sint Maarten Police Force acting on a tip of the D.E.A. (Drug Enforcement Administration) were successful in arresting two suspects for illegal drugs possession. The initials of these men are R.F.B. and V.W. originating from then islands of Sint Kitts and Dominica. The arrests took place at around 07.30 p.m. during which time a very large amount of marihuana was confiscated. A hotel room was also searched in connection with this
investigation. The D.E.A. is and American organization that is active worldwide combating the drugs trade and has a very good working relation with our local police department. The investigation into this case is ongoing.