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The Commissioner of Police of Antigua and Barbuda was invited to the Cabinet along with the Top Brass of the RPFAB.<\/strong><\/p>

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The Commissioner provided comprehensive data on crimes and arrests in Antigua and Barbuda in the year just ended (2023), compared to previous years.<\/p>\n

There has been a negligible change in petty crime in 2023 over 2022; and it was also reported that there has been a minute reduction in road fatalities between both years.<\/p>

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The police reported that trained dogs were assisting in catching those who attempted to import illicit drugs, firearms, and other contraband. Eight (8) officers are trained to operate the K-9 unit.<\/p>

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The police are preparing for the May 27th<\/sup> \u2013 30th <\/sup>United Nations Small Island Developing States Conference.<\/p>\n

Approximately 5,000 delegates are expected to spend almost one week in several hotels across the island.<\/p>

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The Police are also responsible for collecting revenue for various activities and collected more than EC$1 million.<\/p>\n

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