GREAT BAY--- Governor Franklyn Richards commends law enforcement agencies and the St. Maarten community for a job well done in the apprehension of the suspects allegedly involved in the violent robbery at Maho Reef Shopping Center several weeks ago.
One suspect was detained by the combined resources of the Netherlands Antilles/Aruba Coast Guard and the Arrest Team over a week ago.
“I would like to commend law enforcement management as well as the men and women who have been able to put the pieces together during their investigations which led to the successful apprehension of these dangerous persons.
“I also commend the St. Maarten community for whatever role they have played in providing tips and information to the investigative teams that were deployed to bring these persons to justice. Combating crime is a community effort and not only that of law enforcement agencies.
“As a community we must continue to work together to prevent crime, increase community safety and revitalize neighborhoods. This can only be done by working together with residents in communities and other stakeholders to develop solutions that deter crime, promote economic growth, and enhance quality of life,” Governor Richards told the Government Information Service (GIS) on Sunday.
