Justice and Security Minister David van Weel is paying a working visit to Bonaire, Aruba, and Curacao from the 12^th up to and including the 17^th of January. The visit is dedicated to getting acquainted and strengthening the cooperation with various judicial and administrative partners in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom in the area of law enforcement and security.

Bonaire

The Minister begins his working visit in Bonaire, where he will meet Island Governor John Soliano and the Executive Council. He will also hold discussions with various judicial services, including the Public Prosecution Services BES, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, the Dutch Caribbean Police Force, the Dutch Caribbean Fire Brigade, and the Correctional Institution Caribbean Netherlands. He also speaks with acting Kingdom Representative Jan Helmond. Minister Van Weel is briefed on the current developments and challenges on the island. He is also visiting the Regional Information and Expertise Centre Caribbean Netherlands (RIEC CN). 

Aruba
After Bonaire, Minister Van Weel will travel on to Aruba. The programme includes meetings with the Governor of Aruba, the Prime Minister, and the Minister of Justice and Social Affairs. He will also visit the Representation of the Netherlands in Oranjestad and the Aruba Police Force. Here, he will meet Chief of Police Ramon Arnhem and he pays a field visit to the force.

A visit to the drugs incinerator and the radar system are also on the agenda. These visits are aimed at better understanding the local approach to drugs enforcement and maritime security.

Curacao
The working visit will be concluded in Curacao. Here, Minister Van Weel will begin with a visit to the Criminal Investigation Cooperation Team and the police station. He will also speak with the US Consul General and visit the historic synagogue of Curacao.

The working visit emphasizes the importance of strong cooperation within the Kingdom to jointly ensure law enforcement and security.