ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM)

MEDIA RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

POLICE INTENSIFY CRIME-FIGHTING OPERATIONS ACROSS SEVERAL COMMUNITIES

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, August 13, 2026

The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda continues to intensify its crime-fighting efforts across the country, with a series of coordinated intelligence-led operations resulting in several arrests and the seizure of a firearm, ammunition, cannabis, and other items of interest.

On Wednesday, August 12, members of the Criminal Investigations Department Task Force and K-9 Unit executed a search warrant at a farm in the Parham area.
During the search, officers discovered and seized one firearm with several rounds of matching ammunition, four cellular phones, and a bow with several arrows.

Two persons who were present at the location were arrested on suspicion of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition and taken into police custody.

In a separate incident, the police executed a search warrant at a residence in Parham and found a quantity of cannabis and a quantity of camouflage clothing.
Two persons were arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis and taken into custody.

The police also executed a search warrant at a property in Jennings and seized a quantity of cannabis and camouflage clothing. One person was subsequently arrested on suspicion of unlawful possession of cannabis.

The Police Administration said these operations are reflective of the Force’s increasingly proactive, intelligence-driven and coordinated approach to confronting serious and organised criminal activity.

The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda remains particularly focused on the proliferation and unlawful use of firearms, violent crime, drug-related offences, and persons believed to be involved in serious criminal activity.

The public should therefore expect to see an increased police presence and further targeted operations in communities across Antigua and Barbuda.

Anyone with information concerning illegal firearms or other criminal activity is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or 462-3914, Crimestoppers at 800-TIPS (8477), or the nearest police station.

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