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Joint Statement by the Heads of Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s Law-Enforcement<\/p>

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and National Security Agencies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Royal Police Force \u2022 Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force \u2022 Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy \u2022 Immigration Department \u2022 Customs Division)<\/p>

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Antigua and Barbuda reaffirms its firm commitment to safeguarding national and regional security through sustained action against drug trafficking, money laundering, firearms trafficking, and organised crime, while remaining vigilant to emerging threats related to cybercrime and irregular migration.<\/p>

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Law-Enforcement and National Security Agencies represented here today recognise that recent counter-drug efforts by the government of the United States of America, aimed at disrupting narcotics flows from producing countries to the south has resulted in allegations reported in sections of the print and electronic media that governments and leaders of governments within the Caribbean were corrupted by narco-traffickers. It is suggested that Antigua and Barbuda was a primary part of the alleged Caribbean route and that its leader is involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent commentary in the public domain and on social media has suggested that Antigua and Barbuda or its politicians \/ officials are involved in alleged regional narcotics trafficking routes. We are not aware of any indictment, investigation, or official finding that identifies Antigua and Barbuda, its institutions, or its officials in this regard.<\/p>

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As the professional heads of the agencies responsible for national security and law enforcement, we state unequivocally that Antigua and Barbuda has worked vigorously and consistently to counter narco-trafficking, and that this sustained effort is reflected in independent international assessments that classify the country as low risk for such activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most recent national threat analysis continues to classify Antigua and Barbuda as a low-risk jurisdiction, reflecting a strong legal and regulatory framework, effective financial oversight, a comparatively low crime rate, and meaningful international cooperation. Robust anti-money-laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist-financing (CTF) measures, supported by a stable political environment, have significantly limited opportunities for illicit finance and threats to national security.<\/p>

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Notwithstanding this positive assessment, drug trafficking, fraud and firearms-related crimes remain priority concerns.<\/p>

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The country has undergone detailed peer review under the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) process, which records high-level political commitment, structured national coordination, and the continuous strengthening of systems to combat money-laundering and related crimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda is not listed among jurisdictions identified by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as having strategic deficiencies requiring enhanced monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, the Organization of American States, through the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD), has expressly recognised Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s operational performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In its evaluation, CICAD observed that \u201cAntigua and Barbuda implements actions to identify organised criminal groups involved in drug trafficking and related crimes; maintains effective inter-institutional collaboration and cooperation mechanisms to coordinate activities aimed at dismantling those groups; and has participated in joint operations and investigations with other countries directed at dismantling organised criminal networks\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We emphasise that there has never been any credible intelligence, investigative finding, or evidentiary material indicating political involvement in narco-trafficking in Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where allegations arise, they are assessed. Where evidence meets the legal threshold, investigations are pursued and arrests are made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The law guides our actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are able to state this with confidence, because Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s national security framework is structured, coordinated, and subject to oversight \u2013 both regional and international.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In that regard, the National Security Council, chaired by the Prime Minister, has given consistent, explicit, and documented direction that Antigua and Barbuda must never be used\u2014directly or indirectly\u2014as a corridor for narcotics trafficking or related financial crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under that direction, law-enforcement and security agencies are required to share intelligence fully, pursue investigations wherever they lead, cooperate closely with international partners, and take enforcement action without regard to status, affiliation, or position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As heads of the operational agencies, we affirm that our actions are guided by that policy direction and by the law alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond assessments, our work is continuous and operational. It includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 maritime surveillance and interdiction across territorial waters and approaches;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 intelligence-led investigations and inter-agency coordination;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 active cooperation with partners in the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and regional counterparts; and<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 financial investigations aimed at dismantling criminal networks by following illicit proceeds and enforcing asset-seizure and prosecution mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antigua and Barbuda will continue to work against any attempt to make us a transit corridor for narcotics trafficking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will not provide shelter for those who profit from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We remain vigilant at sea, resolute in investigation, firm in enforcement, and committed to cooperation with trusted partners\u2014guided always by the law and the national interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Citizens and residents are urged to remain alert and to report suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities. Antigua and Barbuda continues to work closely with regional, and international partners to address evolving threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The public is assured that law enforcement, border control agencies, and the Defence Force remain fully engaged and vigilant to protect the nation, preserve the integrity of its financial and border systems, and contribute responsibly to regional and international security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you. We are now prepared to take questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signed by the following<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edward Croft<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director ONDCP<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brg Telbert Benjamin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CDS \u2013 ABDF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everton Jeffers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COP \u2013 RPFAB<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katrina Yearwood<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CIO \u2013 Antigua Barbuda<\/p>\n

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