WILLEMSTAD - Now that COVID-19 measures are easing on the islands, even more vigilance is required. South America is one of the largest hot spots now and in Venezuela alone many hundreds of COVID-19 infections are added every day. This is the reason for the Coast Guard to continue to closely monitor the borders of the ABC islands. The Coast Guard is alert and uses all its units and sensors to detect illegal practices at sea. The Defense units on water and on land are also used for this. The intensive coastal surveillance focuses on the illegal maritime transport of goods and persons who attempt to reach the islands illegally. In addition to a criminal risk, this also represents a COVID-19 risk for our islands.
The Coast Guard enforces the laws and supported by the Defense organization, continues to arrest persons who want to gain illegal access to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire. Upon arrest, all persons and any illegal goods are transferred to the police force for further investigation and settlement. To optimally monitor our territorial waters and coastline, we also request your help. As an alert citizen you can inform the Coastguard when observing suspicious situations at sea. The Coast Guard can be reached day and night via number 913. Together we can protect the sea and the waters around the island.