PHILIPSBURG:--- On Saturday, October 25th, 2025, personnel of the Immigration and Border Protection Services (IBPS) at the Princess Juliana International Airport encountered a passenger in possession of a Dutch passport suspected to be falsified. The Alpha Team was requested to take over the investigation in accordance with established procedures.
During a detailed examination of the documents, it was confirmed that the passport was indeed falsified. The Alpha Team subsequently arrested the individual.
Later, it was further determined that the suspect had provided a false identity at the time of arrest. Further verification revealed that the individual is also wanted by authorities in Suriname. The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) has since worked in coordination with INTERPOL and the relevant information services in Suriname regarding this matter.
This case highlights the importance of the ongoing international working relationships between KPSM and its law enforcement partners. Through cooperation, information sharing, and joint operational support, partner agencies continue to enhance border security and ensure that individuals attempting to evade legal responsibility are identified and apprehended.
The suspect remains in custody pending further investigation and cooperation with the appropriate international authorities.
The Police Force of Sint Maarten remains committed to maintaining strong regional and international partnerships in the interest of public safety and the rule of law.
KPSM Press Release.
