Sint Maarten Police Charge 18 Over Illegal Stay, Four in Separate Cases
The Police Force of Sint Maarten says 18 people found residing illegally and four suspects in separate robbery and firearm cases have been charged after a coordinated enforcement action at a Cay Hill hotel.
2 reports on this incident · first at Sep 10, 2026, 8:38 p.m. ET
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Sep 10, 2026, 8:38 p.m. ETFirst report
Sint Maarten police arrest 18 over illegal stay, plus four in separate cases
The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) carried out a coordinated enforcement action at a hotel establishment in the Cay Hill area, according to reporting by smn-news.com. The operation is described as strengthening border security and supporting Sint Maarten's efforts against human trafficking.
Immigration Department officers identified and arrested 18 persons found to be residing illegally on Sint Maarten, the report states. That matter is at the charging stage and has not been resolved; no final determination has been made.
Separately, a male suspect wanted in connection with several armed robberies involving jewelry stores was arrested, according to smn-news.com. Another male suspect and 2 female suspects were arrested in connection with the possession of a firearm and are suspects in several other criminal activities, the report states. Those cases are also at the charging stage and have not been resolved.
The event is developing and further details have not been released.
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