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St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda – April 23, 2025
The Administration of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is reaffirming its full commitment to the ongoing National Gun Amnesty, assuring the public that the initiative remains a legitimate, transparent, and vital step towards enhancing public safety.
This reassurance is in response to recent attempts to misrepresent the amnesty program and undermine public trust, while discouraging participation, in light of a court conviction earlier in the month.
Based on the facts of evidence, the accused in question had several options and reasonable time to voluntarily surrender the illegal weapon; however, he chose not to do so. The Police Administration is urging the public not to be swayed by these misleading narratives.
From its inception on April 7, 2025, the National Gun Amnesty has been guided by clear and consistent protocols. The public was advised that individuals in possession of illegal firearms and ammunition can voluntarily surrender them to any police station without fear of arrest or prosecution.
Residents also have the option to contact the police station nearest them to make the necessary arrangements when surrendering a weapon.
To date, two illegal firearms and several rounds of ammunition have been safely surrendered under this initiative, with no arrests or prosecutions resulting from these submissions.
The Police Administration remains resolute in its commitment to public safety and urges all citizens to support the National Gun Amnesty. Additionally, this program offers residents an opportunity to do the right thing and contribute to a safer Antigua and Barbuda, free from the threats posed by criminals armed with illegal weapons.
The public is further reminded that all submissions are handled discreetly and with the highest level of confidentiality. Anyone seeking additional information or guidance regarding the amnesty is encouraged to contact Police Headquarters at 462-0125.
With all these illegal guns on streets only two have been turned in so far
It’s crazy how there’s a whole gun amnesty but yet still people prefer being charged for guns……
There are alot of guns in Antigua and most the police would just have to go find them because ppl not going to give them up
Everybody they cath with a firearm will say they was on their way to surrender it don’t be fooled
A man was on his way to return his firearm and he was arrested. Yall are jokers