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More Weapons and Modern Security Equipment Coming in 2026, PM Says<\/strong><\/p>

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the government will significantly increase the firepower and technological capacity of Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s security forces next year as part of a broader push to combat crime and strengthen national security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking during the 2026 Budget Presentation on Thursday, Browne said law-enforcement agencies will receive new arms, ammunition and advanced security equipment<\/strong> to support both crime-prevention and crime-detection operations.<\/p>

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\u201cModern security equipment, additional arms and ammunition, I emphasize,\u201d Browne told Parliament, framing the upgrades as essential to keeping pace with increasingly sophisticated criminal networks.<\/p>

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The Prime Minister also announced that the government will procure specialized crime-fighting technology<\/strong>, including targeted surveillance tools designed to improve intelligence gathering and operational response. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSpecialized crime prevention and detection technologies, including targeted surveillance, will be delivered in 2026,\u201d he said.<\/p>

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The expanded investment is part of a wider security package that includes new maritime assets, enhanced radar and communications systems, and more than $4 million committed to training additional police recruits and equipping serving officers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browne said these upgrades are necessary to secure borders, intercept traffickers and boost the effectiveness of frontline policing.<\/p>

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Further details on the security allocations are expected during the continuation of the budget debate next week.<\/p>

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