Accused Says His Heart Led Him Into Trouble in Drug Package Case

A defendant appearing before a Willemstad court claimed that it was his heart — meaning his emotions or personal feelings — that led him into trouble, in a case involving the posting or delivery of drug packages. The case is part of a growing trend seen in Curaçao courts, where an increasing number of individuals are being brought before judges on charges related to drug package shipments. The courtroom has been seeing a steady rise in defendants connected to these types of narcotics cases. The phrase 'ketu bai mas i mas' indicates this is not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern of drug trafficking activity on the island. The details of the accused's specific role, the quantity of drugs involved, and the outcome of the hearing were not fully detailed in the excerpt. This pattern of drug-related prosecutions reflects ongoing challenges Curaçao faces in combating narcotics trafficking through postal and courier channels.