Undercover Policemen to be Deployed at Schools to Curb Abductions

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In response to the recent abduction and tragic murder of nine-year-old Chantel Crump, the government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced the implementation of plainclothes police officers around schools.

The measure aims to enhance the safety and security of students as the nation grapples with the impact of this heartbreaking event.

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Chantel, who was abducted while leaving school last Wednesday, was found dead more than 48 hours later, shocking the country and prompting calls for action.

The Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister addressed the media during the weekly Cabinet briefing on Thursday morning, outlining the government’s latest efforts to bolster safety measures for school children.

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Comments (13)

  • Sandunsky March 20, 2025, 4:49 PM

    And you gonna post it?
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    • Annoyed March 21, 2025, 5:35 AM

      My point exactly now everyone and them granny will be looking out for them ….criminals will change their spots sometimes I really wondering if people no longer think before they post something
      Reply
  • Amy March 20, 2025, 4:54 PM

    Why did yall post it ? So that they can have a clue ? So they will be on the look out it should not be posted
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  • Jannie S March 20, 2025, 5:09 PM

    Ummm well they will be looking for the undercover police officers at every school.
    Reply
  • Antiguan March 20, 2025, 5:11 PM

    Well, let’s put it that way, that means the officers are no longer under cover. Unless this was a public statement made, I don’t think that this should be posted. That’s like blowing a cover.
    Reply
  • Freelance March 20, 2025, 6:02 PM

    Great so the criminals will find another way smfh
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  • Anonymous March 20, 2025, 6:17 PM

    Ok at school the child was not kidnapped at school.
    Reply
  • Chris March 20, 2025, 6:24 PM

    Y’all are asking why they posted it but at the same time if they didn’t post it, y’all would complain and say nothing is being done. Make up your mind antiguans
    Reply
  • Just Thinking March 20, 2025, 7:11 PM

    Oh yes! Well done! Send an email to the bad guys, post it on every billboard in Antigua and Barbuda
    Reply
  • Juju Bee March 20, 2025, 9:26 PM

    Antigua so small it really have police people don’t know?
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  • 9x19Rugrat March 20, 2025, 11:31 PM

    They should have done that a long time ago.
    Reply
  • Antigua Surf March 21, 2025, 3:02 AM

    The question is, why was this a media release? Now these people will be on the look out! But same time, you gotta publish things for these Antiguans you can’t please
    Reply
    • Unruly One March 21, 2025, 8:19 AM

      Lol they got excited to make us believe they are going to actually be doing something.
      Reply

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