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ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA<\/em>
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Gemini Browne Charged with Unlawful Possession of Crack\/Cocaine<\/em><\/p>

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St. John\u2019s, Antigua and Barbuda, Saturday, January 3, 2026<\/p>

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The police have arrested and charged 40-year-old Gemini Browne of Perry Bay for Unlawful Possession of Crack\/Cocaine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The charge arose from several targeted police operations conducted in the Grays Green community. During one such operation on Thursday, Browne was intercepted by officers at Perry Bay, where he was found in possession of 0.7 grams of crack\/cocaine.<\/p>

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He was subsequently taken into custody and formally charged. Investigations are ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda continues to intensify targeted operations aimed at disrupting illegal drug activity and enhancing public safety across communities.<\/p>

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Members of the public are encouraged to share information with the police by contacting the Criminal Investigations Department or Crimestoppers.<\/p>

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