PHILIPSBURG:---The Central dispatch directed several police patrols to Soursap Road yesterday afternoon, April 22nd, 2020, to assist the community officer who was being threatened by a group of men. Turned out that the group men who live in the area refused to comply with the measures issued by the Prime Minister to prevent further spread of the COVID-19 virus.
The police were forced to remove the group of men from the area with the request to stay at home. The public of St. Maarten is again being requested to adhere to the measures that have been issued by the Prime Minister. The police will act against groups or persons not abiding by this measure against gathering.
Public Preventative Measures:
Group gatherings are strictly prohibited. Group gatherings of more than 5 persons on the public road, in the vicinity of businesses (including restaurants, bars, gas stations, BBQ, etc.) and other places, is strictly prohibited and will be immediately dispersed. Non-compliance can lead to fines or arrest.
KPSM Press Release.
