Two men arrested for vandalism of Telesur fibre-optic cables in Paramaribo
Police detained D.V.F. and N.N.A. at an address in Paramaribo. Masks, gloves and a cable cutter were found in their vehicles.
Arrests following series of fibre-optic vandalism at Telesur masts
Surinamese police have arrested two suspects in connection with a series of vandalisms of fibre-optic cables at masts belonging to N.V. Telesur, reports sun.sr. The arrests took place on Friday morning, 7 August 2026, at an address in Paramaribo.
The suspects, identified as D.V.F. and N.N.A., are known to police. They were tracked down and arrested by a joint team from the Capital Crimes Division (KD), the Quick Response Team (QRT) and the Criminal Intelligence Unit (CIU). The Paramaribo Region Investigation Unit, Mid-Region Investigation Unit and the National Security Service (DNV) also participated in the operation, with support from N.V. Telesur.
During the investigation, police seized two vehicles suspected of being used in the crimes. In one of the vehicles, officers found masks, gloves and a cable cutter; these items were also seized.
D.V.F. and N.N.A. are suspected of involvement in the vandalism of a fibre-optic cable in Wanica district. Additionally, they are being linked to a residential burglary that is believed to have occurred shortly after that vandalism.
Police believe the two are part of a larger group. The investigation is ongoing to identify and arrest other suspects.
Source: Google News SR — Paramaribo