The Public Prosecutors Office and the Sint Maarten Police Force would Iike to inform the general public and the visitors of the following:
Due to the large amount of people on the island for the Sint Maarten Regatta, there will be a zero toleranee policy in connection with the violation of the general police ordinance and some offenses and misdemeanors in particular. Not following commands by a police officer or disturbing the parade will result in a fine of 150 guilders . Fighting can result in a fine of 150 guilders or 750 guilders (ill-treatment). Possession of a weapon (not a fire-arm) will result in an immediate fine of 625 guilders. Possession of drugs will also not be tolerated and will be fined depending on the amount. The fuillist of transactions is published below. Please follow all instructions by the authorities. The police and the Public Prosecutors Office will act accordingly. We wish everybody a safe and happy Regatta 2016.
GENERAL POL/CE ORDINANCE
1. Not following commands by a police officer (art. 3) NAFLS150,-/$85,
2. Disturbing the parade (art. 4) NAFLS150,-/$85,
3. Fighting in public (No ill-treatment art. 24 sub b) NAFLS150,-/$85,
4. Removing, replacing or taking down of a police barricade (art. 24 sub c) NAFLS150,-/$85,
5. Throwing of bottles (art. 25) NAFLS375,-/$212,
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WEAPON ORDINANCE
6. Possession of a weapon (not a fire-arm) or an object to be used as such. (art. 1) NAFLS625,-/345,
PENALCODE
7. Resisting arrest (art. 2:133) NAFLS.625,-/$354,
8. Not adhering to an order given by a police officer (art.2:137) NAFLS.375,-/$212,
9. Insulting a police-officer on duty (art. 2:223 jo art. 2:224) NAFLS.375,-/$212,
10. Verbal threat (not group/gang related) (art. 2:255) NAFLS.625,-/$354,
11. III-treatment (art.2:334) NAFLS.750,-/$424,
12. Destruction of property (art.2:334) NAFLS.300,-/$170,
13. Public intoxication (art.3:4) NAFL. 150,-/$85,
14. Distribution of alcohol to persons under the age of 18 (3:53) NAFL. 625,-/$354,
DRUGS ORDINANCE
15. Possession of Cocaine up to 03 grams (art. 3 section 1 sub c) NAFLS.400,-/$226,
16. Possession of Cocaïne more than 03 grams, but less or equivalent to 05 grams.(art. 3 section 1 sub c) NAFLS.625,-/$354,
17. Possession of Marihuana 05 to 20 grams (art. 4 section 1 sub b) NAFLS.325,-/$184,18. Possession of Marihuana more that 20 grams, but less or equal to 30 grams (art. 4 section 1 sub b) NAFLS.625,-/$354,
19. Possession of 06 to 10 Xtc-pills (art. 3 section 1 sub c) NAFLS.625,-/$354,
Enjoyyour stay on Sint Maarten and the Regatta 2016 activities. Be safe!
