I have been on island for 3 weeks and go to Orient almost every day. As I cross the border there is a sign that says Gendarmes and then there is one on the side with a weapon and two on the other side. Today i saw them stop a local bus and not for a ride. On Wed going thru the French Quarter I saw at least 30 police all over. On Friday coming home through Marigot they were all over. I have been coming here several times a year for 20+ years and have never seen so many police. Any one know what the story is?