One Charged Following Firearm Magazine Seizure During Joint Police Operation
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Monday, 2 March 2026
A 33-year-old man of Nut Grove has been arrested and formally charged in connection with the seizure of a firearm magazine during a joint police operation.
Alex Joseph was arrested and charged for Possession of a Firearm, namely one Pro Mag thirty (30) round 9mm magazine. The offence occurred at approximately 4:50 p.m. on Friday, 27 February 2026, along Simon Boulevard in the St. Johnston’s Village area.
A coordinated stop-and-search operation was carried out by officers attached to several specialized units, including the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Task Force, Special Services Unit (SSU), Firearms and Evidence Recovery Unit (FERU), Serious Crime Unit, K-9 Unit, and the Police Armory, which resulted in the seizure of the illegal item.
Joseph is expected to appear in court on Tuesday to answer to the charge.
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