Three arrested in Juan Domingo raids; marijuana, firearm seized
Police in Curacao arrested three suspects during early-morning raids in Juan Domingo, Willemstad, seizing packaged marijuana, a firearm and a motocross motorcycle. All three remained in custody as detectives continued the investigation, with no identities or quantities published.
Police carried out early-morning raids in the Juan Domingo neighborhood, leading
to three arrests.[1]Officers took one resident into custody at the first
house for questioning in the investigation.[1]Two men were arrested at a
second house on suspicion of drug-related offenses and illegal firearm
possession.[1]All three suspects remained in custody while detectives
continued the investigation.[1]
At the first residence, officers seized a motocross motorcycle after the
occupants could not explain its origin.[1]At the second home, police found a
large quantity of marijuana packaged and ready for sale.[1]Officers also
seized a firearm and other items considered important to the ongoing
investigation.[1]
The raids were carried out by officers from several police units, including the
VVC and the arrest team.[2]The three suspects were taken to the police
station as police continued the investigation.[2]Police had not released the
identities of those arrested or said whether more arrests were expected.[1]
Photos and video
Houses searched during the Juan Domingo raids. Photo: Extra.cw via nu.cwPhoto details
Curaçao police searched an address in San Willibrordus at about 6 a.m. on 20 August 2026 and seized a large quantity of marijuana plants and growing equipment. Police said no one had been arrested, while another outlet reported that several residents were detained.
Curacao police arrested a 26-year-old Curacao-born man at Hato International Airport on 17 August 2026 for allegedly carrying hashish from the Netherlands. He was ordered to remain in custody pending further investigation under the Opium Ordinance.
Police raided a marijuana plantation and drug lab on Scherpenheuvel near Willemstad, seizing 4,437 plants and growing equipment. A 39-year-old man was arrested at the site and a 43-year-old man was arrested the following Monday.
Police in Willemstad dismantled a marijuana plantation in the Barbuquet neighborhood after a tip, seizing plants and tools, but arrested no one because the site was empty. Officers also found illegal water and electricity taps and said they expected to make arrests later that week.