Police seize large quantity of drugs in Hooiberg

Police seize large quantity of drugs in Hooiberg

Posted on 10/27/2026, 4:41 PM AST | Updated on 10/27/2026, 4:41 PM AST

ORANJESTAD — Aruba's Narcotics Unit arrested a 44-year-old man and seized a large quantity of drugs during a judicial raid on an apartment in Hooiberg on Tuesday morning.

The suspect, identified by the initials E.R.R.M., was born in the Dominican Republic. The operation was connected to an investigation into drug trafficking.

Officers confiscated several types of drugs, including marijuana, cocaine, and MDMA. The police K9 Unit and Rapid Response Team (RRT) also participated in the operation.

Police encourage residents to report suspicious drug-related activities anonymously through the tip line at 11141.