Curaçao Authorities Inspect Five Garages in Enforcement Sweep

A suspect was arrested in the Dominican Republic on Monday in connection with the criminal investigation known as 'Stratego,' conducted by the Public Prosecution Service (OM) of Curaçao. The OM had formally requested the suspect's detention as part of the ongoing cross-border probe. The arrest marks a significant development in the Stratego investigation, which appears to involve suspects operating outside of Curaçao. International cooperation between law enforcement agencies was instrumental in carrying out the arrest. The Stratego investigation is a criminal case being led by Curaçao authorities, though further details about the nature of the alleged crimes have not yet been publicly disclosed. The suspect's extradition or further legal proceedings are expected to follow as the case develops.

Curaçao authorities arrested two suspects on Monday, October 12, 2026, as part of a major ongoing investigation into the No Limit Soldiers (NLS), a known criminal organization. One suspect was detained in the Dominican Republic, while a second individual was arrested on the island of Curaçao itself. The arrests are part of an operation dubbed 'STRATEGO,' an expansive criminal investigation targeting the NLS network. The suspect apprehended in the Dominican Republic is linked to 22 separate criminal offenses. The NLS is a notorious gang with ties to serious crime in Curaçao, and this international cooperation signals the broad reach of the investigation. The dual arrests on the same day, across two countries, suggest coordinated law enforcement action involving multiple jurisdictions.

A break-in at La Curaçao, one of Curaçao's major retail chains, has resulted in thieves successfully cracking open a safe on the premises. The incident is part of a continuing wave of robberies targeting businesses across the island, according to Extra Curaçao. Criminals managed to penetrate the store's security and reach their objective despite whatever protective measures were in place. The repeated nature of such incidents suggests that existing security infrastructure at commercial establishments may be inadequate to deter determined thieves. The break-in raises fresh concerns about business safety and the broader crime trend in Willemstad. Local businesses and residents are increasingly alarmed by the persistence of these criminal acts. No further details regarding suspects, the amount stolen, or arrests were immediately available from the report.