During the recent operation in the Madiki neighborhood, Chief of the Aruba Police Force, Ramon Arnhem, was also present to offer his support and emphasize the importance of these inspections. Arnhem sent a very clear and direct message to the entire people of Aruba, appealing to all citizens to take responsibility and remove abandoned or non-functional cars before the inspection team intervenes to do so.
A car cannot simply be left neglected or abandoned on public property. As Police Chief Arnhem explained, a car left behind without attention creates a poor image for the neighborhood, brings disorder, and attracts further disorder, impacting the safety and quality of life of residents. The primary goal of these actions is not merely to issue fines or tow away vehicles, but to raise community awareness and ensure Aruba remains a clean, orderly, and safe island for everyone.
Vehicle owners are asked to demonstrate their own initiative. Before authorities have to take action, owners themselves should take responsibility for removing their vehicles from public roads. Unused cars left on public land generate clutter and create an eyesore for the neighborhood. Authorities are providing this information and opportunity through the media so the public is informed and given the chance to act appropriately before mandatory removal action takes place.
The Police Chief noted that during previous operations, a large number of citizens responded positively and voluntarily removed their vehicles, which is the correct path and the core of what they aim to achieve.
Despite these awareness efforts, unfortunately, many non-operational cars remain parked on public roads, which is why joint teams must continue towing and removing these vehicles. The call remains for the entire community to cooperate and keep our neighborhoods orderly and safe.