Two Men Charged With Unlawful Possession Of Firearm & Ammunition

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St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — Monday, 23 June 2025

The police have arrested and jointly charged 23-year-old Taren Weston of Yorks and 25-year-old Malique Challenger of Potters for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

On Saturday, 21 June, police officers executed a search warrant at a property in Yorks, where both accused were present. During the search, the officers discovered one (1) .45mm Remington pistol, along with seven (7) rounds of matching ammunition and a quantity of camouflage clothing.

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The two men were arrested and taken into custody. They have since been formally charged and are expected to appear before the court sometime this week.

The police continue to intensify efforts in removing illegal firearms and ammunition off the nation’s streets, and are encouraging 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 (7)

  • Jevaugn June 23, 2025, 9:18 AM

    Every day is some gun bust. Im beginning to be frightened about the number of guns out on these streets! its not a safe country anymore
    Reply
  • Karen June 23, 2025, 9:20 AM

    let me first commend the officers on their great patrolling as of lately. One of my biggest concerns tho and this is a pressing isuue. How does these guns end up on the streets? That’s all I want to know!!! HOW
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    • Stone June 23, 2025, 7:59 PM

      they know where the guns are coming from and how they get in the country
      Reply
  • Informed citizen June 23, 2025, 12:40 PM

    Are current penalties for firearm offenses truly serving as a strong enough deterrent in Antigua?
    Reply
  • Patriot June 24, 2025, 6:52 AM

    This situation is really alarming. It’s unsettling to think about people being caught with firearms and ammunition right in our community. This is our reality in Antigua and Barbuda. It’s a wake-up call about saftey. Who is safe in ANU. We need to have more conversations about how to prevent this kind of thing from happening. It’s crucial for us to look out for one another and promote peace in our neighborhoods. What can we do to get involved and make a positive change?
    Reply
  • Apex Jones June 24, 2025, 10:10 AM

    Did all these people miss the amnesty? Like the police need to have another one before carnival
    Reply
  • Paul George June 27, 2025, 5:19 PM

    The more we can charge them and get them off the streets the better for us. I am in agreement
    Reply

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