WILLEMSTAD - The police arrested 15 people during the Gran Marcha (Carnival’s Parade) on Sunday. This included vandalism, insulting police officers, resistance to arrest, possession of drugs and not having an I.D. which is mandatory.
During the teenage parade last Friday, the police carried out eight arrests.
The Public Prosecution (OM) collected 730 guilders in arrears and handed out 510 guilders in fines. One location and four catering establishments were also closed during inspections by the Health Inspectorate.