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Breaking News Dutch Marines Deployed Point Blanche Prison Maarten SXM Sint Maarten

Breaking News Dutch Marines Deployed Point Blanche Prison Maarten SXM Sint Maarten

SOURCE: DUTCH DEFENSE DEPARTMENT

Breaking News Dutch Marines Deployed Point Blanche Prison Maarten SXM Sint Maarten
Breaking News Dutch Marines Deployed Point Blanche Prison Maarten SXM Sint Maarten

Marines provide military assistance in Sint Maarten https://sxmnews.ai/latest-sxm-news-ricardo-york-st-maarten/

News item | 15-05-2025 | 16:01

The marine detachment Sint Maarten is currently deployed at the prison on the island. This is done at the request of the Sint Maarten Police Corps. A fire broke out in the prison yesterday.


A fire had broken out in the prison.
The Marines are responsible for guarding and securing the outer ring of the prison. They must prevent prisoners from trying to escape. They must also keep the situation in the area under control. The Royal Marechaussee has also been deployed to support the local authorities. http://www.sxmgovernment.com

Providing assistance to civil authorities is one of the 3 main tasks of Defence in the Caribbean. The deployment of Defence occurs at the request of the local government. In this way Defence contributes to peace and security in the Caribbean.

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