Anti-gang and juvenile curfew coming

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Members of the Two Drilly gang

The country’s Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, has announced that legislation aimed at reducing gang violence among the youth is in the works.

Antigua and Barbuda have seen an increase in youth violence, with the most recent homicide suspected to be related to gang violence.

During a national address on Tuesday night, Browne stated that his government will be introducing anti-gang and juvenile curfew legislation to address criminal behaviors involving minors and protect them from predators.

He also confirmed that the police have set up a guns and gang suppression unit to combat the destabilizing effects of these gangs on society.

“Our gangs suppression strategy will also include counseling and anti-gang public education and awareness in our schools. Also, alternative rehabilitation programs, will be introduced in our penal institutions to reduce recidivism,” he said

According to Browne, youth involved in criminal activities will be housed at a juvenile detention facility to be constructed on the defense force premises at Crabbs Peninsula.

“Our cash incentive program for information leading to the confiscation of illegal firearms has already seen results, with 70 firearms recovered last year and over 40 so far this year,” he said

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This story was first published by Antigua News on August 20, 2024: antigua.news/2024/08/20/anti-gang-and-juvenile-curfew-coming. © 2024 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (9)

  • jemillia August 20, 2024, 10:09 PM

    40 guns this year is nothing,sorry to say
    Reply
    • CONCERNED August 20, 2024, 10:13 PM

      1 Gun is a Big Deal… Let’s Keep Going..!
      Reply
    • VERY CONCERNED August 20, 2024, 10:14 PM

      1 Gun is a Big Deal… Let’s Keep Going..!
      Reply
    • FrankS August 20, 2024, 11:45 PM

      Are you serious? Forty + guns off the streets did not impress you? That is a huge haul, which is highly commendable. Forty less chances of robbery or murder.
      Reply
  • Anthony August 20, 2024, 10:12 PM

    I love to see atleast they’re aware of what’s going on i hope they stay commited to stopping these crimes
    Reply
  • Simon August 20, 2024, 10:19 PM

    Rehabilitation programme was desperately needed to much of our youths going a stray to much potential going to waste
    Reply
  • Anonymous August 21, 2024, 10:28 AM

    CURFEW?! CURFEW!?
    When there is robberies and killings going on with these gangs?! Breaking up of these gang is what we want to hear!
    Reply
  • Anonymous August 21, 2024, 11:37 AM

    yes i agree too many young children are out on the streets at late hours just keep them inside
    Reply
  • ANDREW August 21, 2024, 11:38 AM

    way to go PM
    Reply

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