Two In Police Custody For Unlawful Possession Of Firearm And Ammunition

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PRESS RELEASE

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — Saturday, 21 June 2025

Two individuals are currently in police custody assisting with investigations into the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

At approximately 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, police officers executed a search warrant at a property in Yorks and found two occupants on the premises. During the search, the police discovered one firearm with several matching rounds of ammunition, and camouflage clothing.

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The items were seized and taken to the police station for further investigation. Both individuals were arrested and are being questioned in connection with the discovery. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.

The Police Administration continues to urge members of the public to report any suspicious activity by contacting the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or Crimestoppers at 800-TIPS (8477).

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Comments (9)

  • Anonymous June 22, 2025, 8:36 PM

    @Antigua Surf somethings up? I guess the surfs up. Ah dat!!!
  • Antigua Surf June 22, 2025, 7:35 PM

    There’s no end to this gun thing huh ? All praise to the police tho!
  • Vena June 22, 2025, 12:34 PM

    I am happy at the efforts antigua and barbud his making to get these guna off the streets. Kudos to the police and the government
  • Apex Jones June 22, 2025, 10:09 AM

    More guns off the street
  • Aabigale Thomas June 22, 2025, 8:11 AM

    I need to hear that they recieve a heavy sentence. What else would you be doing with an illegal forearm other than wanting to hurt someone?
  • Antigua Surf June 22, 2025, 5:55 AM

    The police been active lately! Just like the politicians! Somethings up!!
  • Malique June 22, 2025, 5:54 AM

    They are going right back to the streets! It’s better to never be fooled by these police! They know how the guns get out there cause they are assisting them with getting the guns
  • Informed citizen June 21, 2025, 10:59 PM

    Hm, it’s always something. However, it’s nice to see the police actively trying to reduce the presence of ammunition to the general public.
  • Stone June 21, 2025, 9:01 PM

    fess up my brothers, fess up somebody going jail again

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