WILLEMSTAD - The Coast Guard continues to patrol intensively to secure the maritime border of the Kingdom. The Coast Guard enforces the laws and continues to support Defense in intercepting persons who want to gain illegal access to the Kingdom.
Upon arrest, all persons and any illegal goods are handed over to the police force for further investigation and settlement. The Coast Guard is alert and uses all its units and sensors to detect illegal practices. Zr.Ms. Zeeland and its NH-90 helicopter is also used for this.
In order to optimally monitor our territorial waters and coastline, we also request your help. If you, as an alert citizen, see suspicious practices at sea, please report them immediately to 913, which is available day and night.