Police Stop and Search Operations Reap Success

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Police stop and search tactics bear fruit

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Thursday 3 July 2025

The police conducted several stop and search exercises across the island on Thursday, July 3, which resulted in drug arrests and a number of drivers ticketed for traffic violations.

The operation covered multiple locations including Big Creek, Lachland Benjamin Drive, Friars Hill Road, Old Parham Road, Independence Drive, and other areas around the city.

Approximately sixty (60) traffic tickets were issued for various offences, while three (3) vehicles were impounded for not being licensed and insured.

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Meanwhile, two people were arrested and taken into custody on separate incidents. One individual was arrested for unlawful possession of cannabis and cocaine, and the other for driving without a valid driver’s license.

The Royal Police Force continues to intensify its efforts to enhance road safety and reduce criminal activity across the island. The public is further reminded of the importance of complying with traffic regulations and supporting the initiatives of the traffic department to ensure a safer environment for all.

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Comments (5)

  • Justice4You July 3, 2025, 10:58 PM

    Beat your chest when you have to but we want justice of Manny James and Bruce Greenaway
    Reply
    • Antigua Surf July 4, 2025, 2:35 AM

      Yenifer Bridge, Achazia James, Chantel Crump, don’t drop the list short
      Reply
  • Genique July 4, 2025, 2:36 AM

    Police have been doing an excellent job lately! Proud to see what’s happening here. All these illegal idiots off the streets
    Reply
  • informed Citizen July 4, 2025, 7:17 PM

    sixty tickets and three impounded vehicles? Seems like the crackdown is overdue.
    Reply
  • Juju Bee July 5, 2025, 12:21 PM

    The police need to keep being this visible on the grounds to at least let us feel some semblance of safety
    Reply

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