PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) conducted a series of coordinated operations over the long Good Friday and Easter weekend to enhance public safety, ensure traffic compliance, and prepare for the upcoming Carnival season.
Throughout the weekend, the KPSM team executed a combination of static and rolling controls and strategically incorporated drone surveillance to monitor vehicle and scooter activity around major intersections and roundabouts. These operations were part of a wider effort to tackle unsafe road behaviors and reinforce law and order in hotspot areas.
A significant focus was placed on addressing scooter-related violations, particularly in known gathering points such as the Boardwalk, Mullet Bay, and key roads across the island. During controls on the Boardwalk:
Six (6) scooters were intercepted
Three (3) fines were issued
Four (4) scooters were confiscated due to failure to meet technical and documentation requirements.
With the use of drones, officers could actively monitor vehicles and scooters approaching and departing from major roundabouts, allowing for a proactive response.
Additional controls occurred at several busy locations, including Welfare Road, Bush Road, and Simpson Bay. Across these areas:
Seventy-eight (78) vehicles were checked
Eight (8) fines were issued
Three (3) scooters were confiscated
Furthermore, in the early morning of Monday, April 21, 2025, KPSM executed a targeted control operation in the Defiance area near the gentlemen’s club, due to ongoing concerns about illicit activities and recent firearms-related incidents. This action demonstrates KPSM's proactive stance in addressing public safety threats in high-risk zones.
In addition to confiscated scooters, officers also seized narcotics and a firearm, leading to further investigations.
As part of the Easter weekend enforcement, KPSM also conducted a control at the stoplights at the intersections formed by Bush Road, W.J.A. Nisbeth Road, A.T. Illidge Road, and Longwall Road.
During this initiative, nine (9) vehicles were stopped, and fines were issued for running red lights—a dangerous violation that significantly increases the risk of accidents and injuries.
These comprehensive actions are part of KPSM's continued efforts to promote safety and order in the lead-up to the official opening of the 2025 Carnival season.
KPSM strongly warns the public that any activities posing a threat to general safety during the Carnival period will be dealt with severely. The Police Force urges all citizens and visitors to adhere to the laws and regulations in place and cooperate with law enforcement during this festive time.
KPSM remains committed to protecting the community and ensuring a safe and enjoyable Carnival season.
KPSM Press Release.