Police arrest three, seize drugs and weapons

Posted on 11/1/2026, 8:18 PM AST | Updated on 11/1/2026, 8:18 PM AST

ORANJESTAD — Aruba’s Mobile Unit (ME) arrested three people during preventive searches and checks on Friday and Saturday. Officers searched 65 people and checked 12 vehicles.

The arrests involved weapon possession, drug possession and assault with a bladed weapon. Police seized knives, brass knuckles, drugs and a firearm described as a “donderbus.”

Aruba Police urge anyone with information to call the anonymous tip line at 11141.