Five arrested and four firearms seized in San Nicolas shooting investigations

Five arrested and four firearms seized in San Nicolas shooting investigations

Posted on 11/6/2026, 2:34 PM AST | Updated on 11/6/2026, 2:34 PM AST

SAN NICOLAS — Detectives in San Nicolas have arrested five suspects and seized four firearms during a series of police operations and raids linked to recent shooting incidents in the district.

The investigations were conducted by the San Nicolas Criminal Investigation Department, supported by uniformed officers and the Aruba Police Force's K9 Unit.

Three suspects were arrested in connection with shooting incidents in the Village neighborhood: Z.O.G.J. (20), C.A.G. (21), and J.N.A.V.K. (17).

Two additional suspects were detained in connection with shootings in the De Vuyst area: A.A.B. (31) and M.T.C. (27). All five suspects were born in Aruba.

Police confirmed that investigations remain ongoing and additional arrests have not been ruled out. Authorities aim to solve the shooting cases and remove more illegal firearms from circulation.

The Aruba Police Force is urging anyone with relevant information to contact its anonymous tip line at 11141.