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Man Arrested at Hato Airport in Connection With Earlier Drug Investigation

Local, | By Correspondent January 30, 2026

 

WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao police have arrested a 25-year-old man at Hato International Airport earlier this week in connection with an ongoing drug investigation that dates back to 2022 and 2023.

The arrest took place on Wednesday after the suspect arrived on the island as a passenger on an incoming flight. According to police, the man, who was born on Curaçao, is linked to a narcotics case in which several arrests had already been made in previous years.

Authorities have released limited information about the investigation, citing its ongoing nature. No details were provided regarding the type or quantity of drugs involved, nor whether additional arrests are expected.

The police confirmed that the arrest is directly related to the earlier drug case and that the suspect remains in custody while the investigation continues.

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