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ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA<\/em><\/p>

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Four Men Charged with Possession of a Modified Flare Gun<\/em>
St. John\u2019s, Antigua and Barbuda, Tuesday, December 30, 2025<\/p>

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The police have arrested and charged four young men in connection with the possession of a modified flare gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charged are 19-year-old Niah Joseph of No. 2 George Street, 19-year-old Jeremy Floyd and 21-year-old Devontia Summer, both of No. 3 George Street, and 21-year-old Duran Benjamin of Green Bay Hill.<\/p>

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Around 3:10 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, police officers were on mobile patrol in several areas across the island, including Grays Farm, Green Bay, Hatton, Five Islands, Hawksbill Beach, Yeptons, and Deep Bay, and during the patrol, they stopped and searched a silver Honda Fit motorcar, which was occupied by the four men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the search, one modified flare gun was discovered concealed under a seat in the vehicle. As a result, all four occupants were arrested and subsequently charged with Possession of a Modified Flare Gun.<\/p>

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They are expected to appear before the court to answer to the charge.<\/p>

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The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda continues to maintain a visible presence across the island as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure public safety and deter criminal activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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