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Two men are due to appear in court next week after being charged with firearm and ammunition offences following police operations in Freetown and Collins on Wednesday morning.<\/p>

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The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda said the arrests were part of ongoing efforts to tackle illegal weapons and gun-related crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cavel Brown of Freetown was charged with unlawful possession of a modified flare gun and three rounds of 9mm ammunition. Police said the alleged offences took place around 4:05am during an operation in the area.<\/p>

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In a separate incident, 45-year-old Twini Payne of Collins was charged with unlawful possession of a Taurus G25 9mm pistol, a magazine and three rounds of 9mm ammunition.<\/p>

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Police have not released further details about either seizure but said operations targeting illegal firearms are continuing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone with information about illegal weapons or suspicious activity is being urged to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 800-TIPS (8477).<\/p>

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