PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten, CMC – Legislation enforcement authorities say they’ve detained a “individual of curiosity” within the dying of Sabine Arrindell, the spouse of the chief of the Oualichi Motion for Change (OMC) Olivier Arrindell, who was additionally injured within the taking pictures.
An announcement issued by the Prosecutor’s Workplace mentioned that “this arrest marks a major step ahead within the ongoing investigation into the late-night taking pictures that claimed one life and noticed two others injured.
“As a result of delicate nature of this case and to protect the integrity of the investigation, no additional info can be disclosed right now,” the assertion mentioned, with each the Prosecutor’s Workplace and Police Pressure of Sint Maarten thanking the general public for his or her cooperation with legislation enforcement within the matter.
The police had mentioned that the politician was in a automobile along with his spouse and daughter when somebody shot at them. Arrindell fled to a close-by resort and sought shelter within the foyer. His spouse reportedly died within the car parking zone of the resort, however it’s unclear whether or not his daughter was damage.
“They tried to kill me. That is critical,” Arrindell mentioned in a video posted on social media as he was taken to an ambulance the evening of the taking pictures. He mentioned the taking pictures occurred at a spot the place he had agreed to fulfill somebody who had contacted him earlier within the day and instructed him to select up “confidential info.”
In an deal with to the nation on July 18, Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina mentioned there was no indication the taking pictures was politically motivated and warranted that the authorities are diligently working to analyze the horrific crime, which he described as a darkish spot within the nation’s historical past.
“I guarantee you we’ll depart no stone unturned in our pursuit of justice. The police are actively searching for these answerable for this act, and they are going to be held accountable for his or her actions.
“I wish to explicitly state violence has no place in our political discourse and no place in our society. We should stand united towards hatred and division and work collectively to construct a peaceable, affluent future for our residents,” he added.
Politicians from a number of events have denounced the taking pictures, which occurred as St. Maarten prepares to carry snap elections in late August.
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