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St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda
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Three People Arrested for Unlawful Possession of Firearm<\/p>

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Three persons have been arrested by the police for unlawful possession of a firearm.<\/p>

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On Tuesday, 23 January, the police executed a search warrant on a home in John Hughes and found a rifle in the possession of occupants of the house.<\/p>\n

The firearm was seized along with several other items of interest.<\/p>

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The men were arrested and taken into custody. Investigations are ongoing.<\/p>\n

Less than a week ago, Jahmarie Joseph of Carlisle Estate was convicted and fined $20,000 in the Magistrate’s Court for unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition.<\/p>

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He was given until May 2024 to pay the fines.<\/p>

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