Police fire warning shots during drug check in Albina; suspect arrested in Moengo

During a separate police operation in Moengo, a suspect was arrested who had a quantity of hashish on him. A mixed police unit carried out the checks following persistent complaints and information from the community about the sale of drugs in public places in the district of Marowijne.

Police began the operation along the waterfront in Albina, near the location known as ‘Beeld’. According to the information received, two men were allegedly selling drugs there from a sales stall. When officers wanted to check the two men, one of them began resisting the check. The other man took the opportunity to flee. Police fired warning shots, but could not prevent the suspect from disappearing into nearby bushes. The man who remained behind was taken to the Albina police station. No drugs were found on him. However, police discovered packaging material at the sales stall.

Suspect with hashish arrested in Moengo

The police operation continued in Moengo, where officers carried out checks at Moengo Mall. According to police, this location is known as a place where drugs are sold. During the check, suspect P.R. was arrested. Police found a quantity of hashish on him. The man stated that the drugs were intended for personal use, but despite his statement, he was taken to the Moengo police station.

According to police, P.R. is known to the judiciary. He was previously arrested at the same location for violating the Wet Verdovende Middelen (Narcotics Act). After his arraignment before an assistant public prosecutor and consultation with the Openbaar Ministerie (Public Prosecution Service), it was decided to remand the suspect in custody again. The police investigation into drug trafficking in Albina and Moengo is continuing.