Dominica Offers $1,000 Reward for Information on Illegal Firearms and Ammunition

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Dominica Offers $1,000 Reward for Information on Illegal Firearms and Ammunition
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In Dominica, a reward of $1,000 is being offered for information that leads to the retrieval of illegal firearms or ammunition, with assurances that the identities of informants will be kept confidential.

This is just one of the measures announced by Dominica’s prime minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, to fight against gun-related violence in the Nature Isle.

Dominica Offers $1,000 Reward for Information on Illegal Firearms and Ammunition
Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit

To encourage disarmament, the government is also providing a limited amnesty period for individuals who wish to surrender illegal firearms or ammunition without facing prosecution.

“This is a chance for citizens to do the right thing and avoid the full force of the law,” Prime Minister Skerrit emphasized.

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To bolster security, surveillance cameras will be installed throughout the country, beginning in the capital, Roseau.

Additional initiatives include heightened foot and mobile patrols in Roseau and surrounding areas.

PM Skerrit delivered a strong message to those engaged in violent activities, stating, “We will find you; we will disarm you, and we will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law. Dominica is a peaceful nation, and we will not permit our streets to become battlegrounds.”

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Comments (6)

  • Antigua Surf July 16, 2025, 9:55 AM

    People fear for their life. They won’t talk and say anything they will just stay quiet and live life
    Reply
  • Rika July 16, 2025, 9:57 AM

    I hope Dominicans aren’t fooly like Antiguans. Cause can you imagine how we can win over these guns
    Reply
  • Juju Bee July 16, 2025, 10:09 AM

    Them thugs making more than that in one day
    Reply
  • Informed citizen July 17, 2025, 1:33 AM

    This is a really good start!
    Reply
    • Donna July 17, 2025, 10:14 AM

      What is a $1,000 reward? No one is going to risk their life and their family’s life to provide information for $1,000. PM Roosevelt Skerrit needs to come again with a better, more substantial reward, like $1,000,000 (one hundred thousand or more).
      Reply
  • Ben Simmons July 17, 2025, 5:58 PM

    Dominica will do what it wants. People hate police and police cant be trusted
    Reply

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