Police charge suspect with possession of firearms & ammunition
The police are intensifying their efforts to tackle the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition nationwide. Recently, 25-year-old Emerson Alexander from Villa was arrested and charged with possessing a .380 pistol along with six rounds of matching ammunition.
In another case, Kieron Philip from Ottos was taken into custody and charged with the unlawful possession of 50 grams of cannabis.
Both arrests occurred during a series of stop-and-search operations carried out by the authorities on Tuesday, July 8th. These operations are part of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda’s ongoing initiative to combat the distribution of illegal firearms, ammunition, and drugs on the streets.
The Police Administration is urging community members to actively participate in crime prevention efforts by cooperating with law enforcement and providing any relevant information that could assist ongoing investigations.
Individuals with information are encouraged to reach out to the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or contact Crime Stoppers at 800-TIPS (8477). Rest assured, all calls will remain strictly confidential.
One by one, time enough we rid them off the streets
Ain’t it funny how the mighty falls? These are the very same guys acting as if well police can’t do them shii! Well here it is. Should’ve give in when there was an amnesty
Emerson Wow! I remember you walking around in your pampers! Wow! This is really sad!
The possession of weed i can deal with but guns….. Thats a no no for me
There are some illegal firearms amoung big-time businessmen. Go find them too
The police dem ah work. Keep it up
Glad they’re making arrests, but stop-and-search should apply across the board. No exemptions, rich or poor.