Two police officers of the Dutch Caribbean Police have been arrested on Bonaire on behalf of the Chief Public Prosecutor of the BES-islands. Both employees are suspected of embezzlement.

On behalf of the Chief Public Prosecutor, the criminal investigation will be carried out by the central government investigators. In anticipation of the criminal investigation both officers where put out of function by the chief of police.

In the interests of the investigation, no further announcements will made at this time.