Curaçao Fire Stations Forced to Change Operations Amid Burglary Wave

A man was found dead in a pool of blood at an entertainment apartment complex in Sorsaka, Willemstad, early yesterday morning at approximately 4:45 a.m. Police discovered the victim had already been wrapped in cloth, suggesting the perpetrator or perpetrators were preparing to transport the body. Shortly after the discovery, officers located a vehicle nearby and detained one individual believed to be connected to the killing. Authorities are investigating whether a woman or a man — or both — are involved in the murder. The case raises serious concerns about violent crime in Curaçao's residential and entertainment districts. The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Curaçao police seized three firearms from the streets and detained six individuals over a two-day period spanning Sunday into Monday. The operations took place across three separate cases in Willemstad, each currently under active and in-depth investigation. Authorities have not yet released details about the identities of those arrested or the specific circumstances surrounding each incident. The back-to-back enforcement actions suggest a concentrated effort by police to address illegal weapons on the island. The removal of three firearms in just 48 hours is a notable development in the ongoing effort to curb gun-related crime in Curaçao. Further details are expected to emerge as investigations progress.

Curaçao and the United States signed an agreement on September 17 for the restitution of nearly 30 million dollars connected to the 'Bientu' corruption case, following several years of negotiations. The agreement explicitly states that none of the recovered funds will be returned to the convicted individual at the center of the case. Furthermore, the money will also not be accessible to the convicted person's family members or their associated businesses. The deal was first reported by Extra Curaçao in the weeks prior to this announcement. The finalization of this restitution agreement marks a significant milestone in the long-running legal and financial aftermath of the Bientu case, ensuring the funds are directed away from those involved in the original wrongdoing.