WILLEMSTAD – The Public Prosecutor’s Office has demanded a life sentence for Urvin ‘Nuto’ Wawoe, who is on trial as part of the extensive Themis case, accused of fourteen serious offenses including multiple murders, attempted murder, drug trafficking, and membership in a criminal organization. 

The case dates back to 2014, beginning with the notorious Hato Airport shooting, where Erwin Juliana (aka “Jais”) and innocent bystanders, including tourists, were caught in gunfire. 

According to prosecutors, Wawoe—alongside Shurandy “Tyson” Quant—is at the top of the No Limit Soldiers (NLS), a criminal organization based in Curaçao with operations extending to the Netherlands, Sint Maarten, the Dominican Republic, and Brazil. The group allegedly used PGP-encrypted messages to plan assassinations and organize large-scale drug shipments. Prosecutors claim that the 2015 death of Wawoe’s girlfriend, Latoya Flanders, sparked a wave of retaliatory violence directed by Wawoe from prison in Sint Maarten. 

Controversial Video Shown in Court 

A key moment in the trial occurred when prosecutors unexpectedly presented an 18-minute video, despite previous assurances it would not be used. The video, produced by an external filmmaker on behalf of the RST (Special Police Task Force), was not part of the official case file. The presiding judge expressed frustration, stating: “I am not amused,” and briefly paused the session to deliberate. The defense strongly objected to the film, which aimed to visually depict the alleged structure of the NLS criminal network. 

Central Role Alleged 

The prosecution asserts that Wawoe played a central role in orchestrating murders, coordinating drug shipments—including batches of 30, 140, and 172 kilograms—and directing members across multiple countries. Wawoe denies all allegations, claiming NLS is merely a music label, a claim the prosecution dismisses as a cover story. 

The trial continues next week with the defense’s closing arguments and further exchanges between the defense and prosecution. A verdict is expected in September.