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.
