A look at the Defence news 3 - 9 August

Since last week, air defence and command frigate HNLMS De Ruyter has been housing a multinational staff in order to be well prepared for a possible mission in the Strait of Hormuz.

Netherlands Minister of Defence Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius informed the House of Representatives accordingly last week.

Marines provide military support in searching Sint Maarten prison

The marine detachment on Sint Maarten provided assistance during a large-scale search of the prison in Point Blanche on the island. The operation was aimed at locating contraband within the prison. During the search, drugs, blunt weapons and bladed weapons were found.

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