Dowers presents recognition plaque
A Marcel Maduro service award from Justice Minister Arthur Dowers has recognised the former Landsrecherche chief’s 44 years in public service, according to a November 11 report by 24ora. The minister received Maduro following his retirement on September 8, 2026, and presented a plaque in appreciation of his work.
Career spanned policing and investigations
Maduro began his career with the Netherlands Antilles police force in 1982. After completing police training in Aruba in 1985, he worked as a trainee officer in Oranjestad and later moved into criminal investigations and organised-crime work.
The report says he served with the Recherche Samenwerkings-Team from 1997 to 2000 and became head of Landsrecherche in 2007. During his leadership, the organisation grew from seven employees to 20, including 17 investigators. Dowers thanked him for his contribution to Aruba’s justice service and wished him a well-earned retirement. The article reports the minister’s recent recognition; it does not give a date for that meeting.
Source: Read the original 24ora report.
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