Three arrested following firearms discovery at oyster pond hotel

On Saturday afternoon, June 20, 2026, the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) received intelligence regarding unlawful firearms possession at a hotel in the Oyster Pond area. KPSM units, including detectives and patrol officers, were deployed to the location to conduct an operation. During the control, officers encountered three individuals and discovered two firearms, which were subsequently secured and confiscated. All three individuals were arrested and transported to the KPSM station in Philipsburg. They are currently being held and questioned in connection with the incident involving the discovered firearms.