WILLEMSTAD - The Public Prosecutor's Office (OM) is strengthening its efforts to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling with the addition of an extra public prosecutor (OvJ), as announced in a press release.
The new OvJ is specialized in human trafficking and migrant smuggling. As of this week, there will be two OvJs responsible for this portfolio. The OM aims to provide an impetus to the fight against these forms of criminal activity.
In addition to handling criminal cases related to human trafficking and smuggling, the OM is also engaged in policy matters. The OM stated that the special team will also contribute to an awareness campaign led by the human trafficking task force and the Undermining Action Center Curaçao.
in Curaçao, there have been several arrests and cases related to migrant smuggling and human trafficking. It is common for the coast guard to apprehend undocumented individuals at sea. In early October, a man was arrested on suspicion of migrant smuggling.