WILLEMSTAD - The Minister of Justice, Shalten Hato is satisfied with the crime figures of 2022, which show a decrease in various areas. Together with chief commissioner Raymond Ellis, the minister announced the figures during a recent press conference.
Hato opened the press conference by saying that the number of murders in Curaçao is the lowest in 20 years. He also announced that the number of robberies and thefts has also decreased.
On the other hand, according to Ellis, domestic violence increased in 2022. Furthermore, 18,165 official reports were issued, in most cases because people did not have their car papers in order. The number of car accidents has also increased. Hato therefore appeals to the community to be more aware of this. “Don't text behind the wheel,” he gives as an example.
Police Commissioner Jules Ilario says that the focus in the coming period will mainly be on people's behavior in traffic, such as speeding, driving through a red light and alcohol consumption in traffic.