Philipsburg:--- In regard to the many recent serious criminal investigations and increase in different criminal activities taking place on the French and Dutch Side of the island, a very important meeting was held at the Philipsburg Police Station on Monday between the Commander of the Gendarmes, Major Stephane Brunet assisted by captain Antoine Cuignetand Colonel Jean Pierre Chenel and the Chief of Police from the Dutch side Commissioner Peter de Witte assisted by the deputy Chief of Police Commissioner Carl John.
During the meeting essential information was shared by authorities from both sides of the island in connection with major joint controls that will be held to combat crime in general and weed out those criminals busy with their criminal activities and then going into hiding among the citizens in the community. The Custom Department and Coast Guard will also take part in these controls. The controls started today August 23rd at 07.00 a.m. and will continue indefinitely.
