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~Two more questioned in Octopus Investigation ~
PHILIPSBURG--Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Silvio Matser may end up remaining in the custody of the National Detectives for the next eight days if the Prosecutor has his way. The extension will be ruled on by the Judge of Instruction this afternoon.
Prosecutor wants MP Matser in custody for next eight days
Source: http://www.sxm-talks.com/?p=7634
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