Enforcement Actions in Philipsburg – Week of January 19–25, 2026
Enforcement Actions in Philipsburg – Week of January 19–25, 2026
During the period January 19 through January 25, 2026, the Police Force of Sint Maarten carried out control and enforcement actions in the Philipsburg area through its KPSM team. The focus was on maintaining public order and safety, with particular attention to robberies, traffic violations, taxi-related activities, and suspicious behavior involving vehicles and scooters.
During several operations, action was taken against taxi drivers who removed barricades without authorization in order to gain access to Front Street. The drivers involved were addressed and informed that removing or relocating street barricades without permission is a violation of the law, specifically Article 24(c) of the General Police Ordinance, which prohibits the unauthorized removal of traffic barriers or street closures.
During a traffic control, a black Nissan Kicks be was identified and linked to an armed robbery that occurred on January 2, 2026, on the French side of the island. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle was had fake license plate. The vehicle was later confirmed to be the property of local car rental in the island.
On Friday, January 23, 2026, the KPSM team conducted a large-scale scooter control on Walter Nisbeth Road, Harold Jack Road, and L.B. Scot Road. Multiple violations were observed, including scooters operating without the required documentation
Control Overview (January 19–25, 2026):
- Vehicles checked: 23
- Scooters checked: 36
- Persons preventively checked: 46
- Scooters confiscated: 7
The Police Force of Sint Maarten remains committed to safeguarding the community and encourages the public to report any suspicious activities.
KPSM Participates in Language Village ( Taaldorp 2026 bij Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School 2026) at Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School
The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) participated with several police officers in Language Village 2026 on Friday, January 23, 2026, held at the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School. Through this participation, KPSM contributed to strengthening the students’ language skills and communicative development.
KPSM extends its sincere appreciation to the Asha Stevens Hillside Christian School for the invitation and the excellent organization of this valuable educational initiative. KPSM also expresses its gratitude to all police officers who voluntarily participated and actively contributed to the success of this important event.
To properly prepare the students, sample dialogues were developed for each profession. These served as guidelines for the conversations, while allowing room for additional interaction and student initiative. This resulted in educational and dynamic exchanges.
During each conversation, volunteers completed an evaluation form. Each student had a personal passport listing the various booths. Students were assessed based on the following criteria:
- Correct language use (pronunciation)
- Content (clarity and comprehension)
- Interaction (response to questions)
KPSM emphasizes the importance of cooperation between the education sector and community partners and remains committed to supporting initiatives that contribute to the development of youth within the community.
