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MP Lewis Demands Action After String of Daytime Robberies in St. Maarten
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MP Lewis Demands Action After String of Daytime Robberies in St. Maarten

Nation Opportunity Wealth (NOW) Member of Parliament Lyndon Lewis, who also serves as Vice Chair of the Justice Committee, has raised serious concerns over a recent surge in daytime robberies across Sint Maarten. At least one of the incidents reportedly occurred just steps away from a police station, raising alarming questions about law enforcement visibility and deterrence. Lewis is calling for urgent action from the relevant authorities to address the deteriorating public safety situation. The brazen nature of the crimes — committed in broad daylight in public areas — has heightened community anxiety. The incidents underscore growing concerns about crime on the island, which can also impact Sint Maarten's reputation as a tourist destination. Lewis's public statement signals that the issue is expected to be taken up at the parliamentary level, with the Justice Committee likely to play a central role in any formal response.

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