Philipsburg: ---On Friday October 30th, the Zero Tolerance Team assisted by members of the VKS and the Immigration Department conducted controls at several establishments on the island
In The Dutch Quarter, area snack bars were checked concerning their licenses to operate. In Sucker Garden, several snack bars and brothels were controlled regarding to their operating licenses and undocumented persons working at these businesses. Eight persons were brought in to the Immigration Department to be checked regarding, their status on the island. Two of these persons were later released after their documents were found to be in order. A fine of Nafls 30.000, - was given to the owner one of these businesses for having illegal persons employed.
