Increased presence announced
Aruba weekend police checks will include a stronger street presence and preventive searches as part of efforts to maintain public order, according to a November 13 announcement published by 24ora. The focus is on preventing incidents involving firearms.
Checks not confined to known hotspots
The announcement says checks will take place in recognised hotspots but will not be limited to those areas. Justice Minister Arthur Dowers called on residents to follow the law and use good judgement. The announcement describes planned activity; it does not report arrests, seized weapons or completed operations.
Source: Read the original report.
Image: Police checking an individual in a file image used with the announcement; not evidence of the planned weekend operation.
