Assisting to the meeting were Commissioner Carl John, Inspector Ricardo Henson, Chief Inspector Mrs. Jacobs, Inspector Humphrey Gieterson and Inspector Richard York. While specific actions will not be divulged in the media, numerous issues as they relate to the security of citizens and visitors were discussed.
Amongst them were the issue of Gypsy Taxi's, police visibility, added security presence on the "Simpson Bay Strip" running from Tropicana Casino down to Portofino Marina, the more intensive use of the Maritime Division of the local Police in close cooperation with the locally based contingency of the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard.
The SMMTA is extremely pleased with the response and follow up by the St. Maarten Police Force. It is obvious that Chief Commissioner de Witte and his team will leave no stone un-turned or resource untapped in their efforts to bring the culprit(s) of this heinous crime to justice. The SMMTA has offered to at its expense retain the services of CHECK MATE Security to add additional security patrols on the Simpson Bay Strip in an effort to support and expand the increased police surveillance of the area, especially with the influx of thousands of sailing enthusiasts, on island for the upcoming HEINEKEN REGATTA. The Police and the SMMTA would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to be vigilant and safe while having serious fun on our otherwise Friendly Island.
