Commissioner Rodney Reports 48 Guns Removed from Antigua’s Streets in 2024
The Commissioner of Police, Atlee Rodney, has addressed the ongoing efforts to combat crime in Antigua and Barbuda, highlighting the significant progress made this year in removing illegal firearms from the streets.
As of the halfway mark of 2024, the police force, with the support of the public, has successfully confiscated 48 firearms and approximately 368 rounds of ammunition.
Regarding the issue of illegal firearms, Rodney mentioned that previous amnesty programs, which encouraged the public to turn in unlicensed weapons, have not yielded the desired results.
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Instead, the police have found greater success through direct efforts, resulting in the recovery of 75 firearms last year alone.
Supporting these efforts is the ongoing “Cash for Guns” program, which offers financial rewards for information leading to the seizure of illegal firearms.
Superintendent Quashie, speaking on the matter, noted that this program has been effective in incentivizing the public to assist law enforcement, with cash rewards reaching up to $5,000 depending on the case.
Looking ahead, Commissioner Rodney assured the public that the police force will continue to adapt and refine its strategies to address the evolving nature of crime on the island.
He also confirmed that the government has authorized the hiring of an additional 140 police officers to bolster the force’s capabilities, with 70 new officers already onboarded.
Commissioner Rodney urged the public to remain vigilant and to continue supporting the police in their efforts to ensure a safer Antigua and Barbuda.
“Our efforts will continue, and we will make the necessary adjustments as we go along to make our communities safer,” he affirmed.
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maybe if you did a stop and search after that show last night you would have more guns off the streets, there was a sound clash also, start surrounding and cordon off these events and search everyone and every car show the public the law ain’t playing games.
All these guns should have their ballistic fingerprint sent to the US to see if they have been involved in crimes there. They may just find a network of getting rid of hot guns.
What kind of stop and search, you know hear the minister people and them can’t be stop by police. Once there is loopholes like this criminals will thrive. The officer should of locked up the f****g minister for obtructing police, gis timr will come. I would have tell him move he RH. AND IF HE HAVE A PROBLEM TOUCH THE POLICE UF YOU BAD. Just gangsters run this place no minister better than none of us. And they are not above the law. I don’t care cuss me off if u want. This is rubbish. Some of these minister only have strong for people who doing a honest job. I hate some of these entitled POS politicians.
The Middle Eastern people bringing guns into Antigua as a business.!!! I don’t care which campaign is sponsored by them. This not suppose to happen.
Gaza Youth on Facebook posting the most nonsense, you think you’re a badman but keep it up we will hear about you cus police watching all a you by Sammy’s and on all the liil ends yall just be on doing your dirt..
The question is now you get all them guns off the street, do you now have the forensics to see if they are related to any crime committed, or it’s just a full stop?
were 48 persons locked up? I see a young man on Facebook reposting this article saying he misses his gun and seemingly unremorseful about the recent death
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