The fiancé of Dutch model Sylvia Geersen has been ordered to remain in custody for an additional 90 days as authorities investigate his alleged involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking operation. Piet van S., 61, was initially arrested in Marbella, Spain, in late January and subsequently extradited to the Netherlands.
According to reports, the Public Prosecution Service announced the extension of van S.’s pre-trial detention on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. This follows an earlier decision by a judge to hold him for two weeks without restrictions. His lawyer, Sander Janssen, has indicated plans to appeal the court’s decision.
The arrest occurred shortly after van S. Proposed to Geersen, a moment that had previously garnered attention from entertainment news outlets. The case highlights the increasing utilize of international cooperation in combating transnational criminal networks.
Spanish authorities seized approximately 857 kilograms of MDMA and 82 kilograms of pills during the police operation that led to van S.’s arrest. A total of six individuals have been apprehended in connection with the investigation. The scale of the drug seizure underscores the challenges law enforcement faces in disrupting illicit supply chains.
Geersen has publicly stated she was unaware of the allegations against her fiancé, describing the situation as “terrible” and expressing feelings of helplessness. She has not seen van S. Since his arrest. The case has drawn significant media attention in the Netherlands, as reported by AD.nl.
Details about van S.’s background reveal a life journey from a caravan park in Schiedam to Marbella and now, a Dutch jail cell, as detailed in PZC. Further updates on the case are available from RTL Boulevard.
