More Weapons and Modern Security Equipment Coming in 2026, PM Says
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the government will significantly increase the firepower and technological capacity of Antigua and Barbuda’s security forces next year as part of a broader push to combat crime and strengthen national security.
Speaking during the 2026 Budget Presentation on Thursday, Browne said law-enforcement agencies will receive new arms, ammunition and advanced security equipment to support both crime-prevention and crime-detection operations.
“Modern security equipment, additional arms and ammunition, I emphasize,” Browne told Parliament, framing the upgrades as essential to keeping pace with increasingly sophisticated criminal networks.
The Prime Minister also announced that the government will procure specialized crime-fighting technology, including targeted surveillance tools designed to improve intelligence gathering and operational response.
“Specialized crime prevention and detection technologies, including targeted surveillance, will be delivered in 2026,” he said.
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.
Browne said these upgrades are necessary to secure borders, intercept traffickers and boost the effectiveness of frontline policing.
Further details on the security allocations are expected during the continuation of the budget debate next week.
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Is it more weapons needed or just common sense actions. Clearly we can see some of the fire power police and special forces carry around. This has done nothing to deter crime. When is the last time a fire fight broke out between security and civilians that they couldn’t handle. So are more weapons the answer?
Aye look, me too sorry fu the citizens lmaoo… more guns ?? More ammo ?? For f-ing wa ?? Dem a go sell dem and carry dem home before them can reach a station ! More fire power, more ammo for what !?!?? Last time me check the commisioner clown don’t want police fire shot after bad man cause then fraid Citizens get caught in cross fire … soo more fire power for what ? Dear father, please have mercy on my small island because the puppets in these positions have no concern for the safety of the law abiding citizens of the country. More fire power ?? How about forensic lab forensic lab forensic lab ?!?!! Fucking stupid idiots all of dem be 😂😂 … crane fu tek de gun and dem off container faster … okay cool … then the other day spend big money for some fuckery for dredging the sea 😒😒 these funds could have been spent to get you a proper forensics lab to diligently investigate crime !! Before dem finally spend money on forensic lab forensic lab forensic lab … di red bottom hole and dem a talk bout more fire power…soon from now guns and crime kill tourism.
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