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PHILIPSBURG - Today in five houses and three company buildings in Sint Maarten house searches took place. These premises are located in Point Blanche, Cole Bay and Suckergarden, amongst others areas. The house searches were led by the judge of instruction in presence of the public prosecutor.
 
The house searches had place in a criminal money laundering investigation, called “Bromelia”. Bromelia is an investigation of the Recherche Samenwerkingsteam (RST). RST cooperated with the Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM), as well as with the French Police at a house search in Saint Martin. 
 
During the searches, in particular was sought for administration. Goods like documents/administration and data carriers were confiscated for further investigation. Also five cars and one truck were confiscated. 
 
One person was arrested, a man O.D., for possession of a fire arm. In September 2013, also six suspects were arrested for possession of firearms, narcotics and a significant amount of money. Four suspects are still in pre-trial detention. After those arrests investigation Bromelia started. 
 
Regarding the ongoing investigation no further information can be disclosed. 

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