39.335 kilograms marijuana intercepted at airport, four people arrested

The Alpha Team has intercepted three suitcases containing some 39.335 kilograms of marijuana on Sunday. The smuggled contraband came into Sint Maarten Princess Juliana International Airport. Four people have been arrested in this ongoing investigation.

Three men with initials D.A.S.B. (42), I.G.R. (54), and S.L.M.R (35) respectively were arrested for their involvement in a drug trafficking operation. The fourth man with initials R.M.R. (64), was arrested after attempting to hinder the investigation by attacking an officer.

R.M.R. was released after questioning. The other three suspects remain in custody.