Three firearms found in luggage of Saba passenger at Sint Maarten airport
A woman arriving from Saba was arrested after three firearms were found in her luggage. She was later released; investigations by Sint Maarten and BES authorities continue.
Firearms case at Princess Juliana: woman released, forensic examination pending
Three firearms discovered in the luggage of a woman arriving in Sint Maarten on a flight from Saba are at the centre of an ongoing investigation, 721news Sint Maarten reports.
Customs officers arrested the woman on instructions from the Prosecutor's Office after the weapons were found during baggage screening. The firearms were confiscated at the time of discovery.
During questioning, the woman said she had no knowledge of the firearms being in her luggage. Further investigation supported that statement, and the prosecutor subsequently ordered her release from custody.
A parallel investigation is being conducted by the BES Prosecutor's Office, covering the Saba side of the case.
In Sint Maarten, the Forensic Investigation Unit (FO) has yet to examine the three weapons and produce a report on their condition and functionality. Those findings will inform the next steps in the case.
A final prosecutorial decision will follow once all investigations — in Sint Maarten and on the BES side — have been completed.
Source: 721news Sint Maarten