Over 400 Repeat Offenders Roaming Streets; Some Armed and Dangerous

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne

Residents have been informed that 474 repeat offenders are currently freely moving on our streets, and a significant number of them are on bail.

They are armed, dangerous, and dedicated to a life of crime and violence at the expense of our community. This statement has undoubtedly shocked the nation of Antigua and Barbuda.

But Prime Minister Gaston Browne has assured the public that they should not be afraid to go to work and live a life of fear, as his government will take action against these criminals.

“If the judiciary continues to extend routine bail, short, or soft sentences on these hardened criminals, then their influence in attracting others to a life of crime and violence will expand and their numbers will continue to swell and soon exceed the aggregate numbers of law enforcement officers in our country” he said in an address to the nation tonight

Browne beseech the regional judiciary to act urgently in realigning the sentencing guidelines and to administer stiffer penalties, including mandatory jail time for gun crimes.

“Your libertarian policies to protect the constitutional and human rights of hardened criminals is now a significant impediment to effective crime fighting. My administration has prioritized funding for law enforcement to increase their crime-fighting efficacy,” he added

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This story was first published by Antigua News on August 20, 2024: antigua.news/2024/08/20/over-400-repeat-offenders-roaming-streets-some-armed-and-dangerous. © 2024 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (4)

  • Kathleen August 20, 2024, 10:50 PM

    You’d be surprise the people on bail has nothing to do with the current crimes
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  • Jeffery August 20, 2024, 10:52 PM

    The people on bail didn’t free themself,if you knew they were so dangerous the judge should deny bail
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  • Anella August 20, 2024, 10:55 PM

    I love how they’re so agent to the matter,in other countries nothing is being done
    Reply
  • makayla August 20, 2024, 10:59 PM

    Dedicated to a life of crime is crazy
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