Introductory visit to Aruba’s justice minister
Justice Minister Arthur Dowers has met Lieutenant General Roger Costongs, the new commander of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, according to 24ora. Captain Tom van Vught accompanied Costongs during the Aruba visit.
Commander took office in August
Costongs assumed command on August 27, 2026, following Lieutenant General Annelore Roelofs’s retirement, the report says. The meeting provided a formal introduction and an opportunity to discuss the relationship between Aruba’s justice ministry and the Marechaussee.
Cooperation includes border and immigration work
The report describes the Marechaussee as an established partner in border controls, immigration and cooperation among justice authorities. Dowers emphasised coordination and the exchange of knowledge. No new operational agreement or deployment was announced in the report.
Source: Read the original report by 24ora.
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