WILLEMSTAD – The criminal proceedings against Shurandy “Tyson” Quant, whom the Public Prosecutor's Office considers one of the leaders of the notorious No Limit Soldiers (NLS) criminal organization, will continue on Friday, November 27, as part of the extensive Themis investigation into organized crime and multiple murders.
The hearing, which will be the second preliminary session in the case, is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. Curaçao time at the Kas di Korte courthouse.
Due to the security measures surrounding the defendant, the proceedings will take place through a live video connection linking the courthouse in Curaçao with the high-security courtroom at the penitentiary institution in Vught, the Netherlands, where Quant is currently detained. The courthouse in Sint Maarten will also be connected to the hearing.
Quant faces serious allegations involving organized crime, including suspected involvement in eight murders and several attempted murders committed in Curaçao, Sint Maarten, and other locations.
According to the Public Prosecutor's Office, Quant allegedly played a leading role within the No Limit Soldiers organization and is suspected of ordering a series of contract killings, including retaliatory murders connected to violent conflicts with rival criminal groups.
The allegations form part of the broader Themis investigation, which focuses on the activities of the criminal organization and its suspected involvement in serious violent crimes.
Prosecutors believe that Quant held a position of authority within the organization and allegedly directed criminal activities, including violent attacks against individuals associated with competing groups.
The accusations against him are among the most serious being examined in the investigation, although the court has not yet determined whether he is guilty of the alleged offenses.
During the first preliminary hearing on August 10, the Public Prosecutor's Office outlined the allegations against Quant and provided an overview of the criminal investigation.
Quant exercised his right to remain silent and did not respond to the accusations presented by prosecutors.
Following that hearing, the judge ruled that the defendant should remain in pretrial detention while the proceedings continued.
Quant was arrested in Dubai in 2020 and was extradited in June 2026 to face criminal proceedings.
Because of his assessed security risk, he is being held in a high-security detention facility in the Netherlands, even though the criminal proceedings fall under Curaçao's jurisdiction.
The use of video connections between Curaçao, Sint Maarten, and the Netherlands allows the judicial authorities to continue the proceedings without requiring the defendant to be physically transferred to Curaçao for each hearing.
Friday's session will once again be a preliminary hearing rather than the substantive trial.
During such hearings, the court generally reviews the progress of the investigation, considers whether pretrial detention should continue, and addresses any additional investigative requests submitted by the defense.
The prosecution and defense may also discuss procedural matters that must be resolved before the court can begin examining the evidence and allegations in detail.
No date has yet been announced for the substantive hearing, during which the court will assess the evidence relating to the murder allegations and other suspected criminal activities.
The Themis investigation has attracted considerable attention because of the seriousness of the allegations and the suspected involvement of the No Limit Soldiers organization in violent criminal activities across several jurisdictions.
The November 27 hearing is expected to provide further clarity on the progress of the case and the steps required before the substantive trial can begin.
Quant remains a suspect and is presumed innocent unless and until a court establishes his guilt.