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Police Warn Public Smoking Is a Criminal Offence; Arrests Expected
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Deputy Commissioner of Police Albert Wade has issued a strong warning that anyone caught smoking in public places in Antigua and Barbuda will face arrest and prosecution as police intensify enforcement of the country’s no-smoking laws.
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Speaking in a public advisory, Wade said police are increasingly concerned about the widespread practice of people smoking in public spaces despite clear legal prohibitions.
“Under the laws of Antigua and Barbuda, it is an offense for any person to smoke in a public place,” he said, noting that the prohibition applies to cannabis, tobacco, or any other substance.
Wade also warned that responsibility extends beyond individuals who smoke in public. According to the law, owners, occupiers, or persons managing premises that qualify as public places can also commit an offense if they knowingly allow the sale, supply, or smoking of cannabis or related substances on those premises.
“Any owner, occupier or persons responsible for the management of premises that fall within the ambit of a public place who knowingly permits another person to sell, supply or smoke cannabis or cannabis-related substances on those premises also commits an offense,” he stated.
Police say individuals found in breach of the law could face fines of up to $2,000 upon summary conviction, along with possible court action.
Wade said law enforcement will soon increase visible action against offenders.
“We will be enforcing the no-smoking provisions of the law, and pretty soon you will see heightened effort in this regard,” he said.
He added that the crackdown will take effect immediately.
“Any person found smoking in a public place will be arrested and taken before the court,” Wade said.
The deputy commissioner urged residents and visitors to respect the law and cooperate with police as authorities seek to protect public health and maintain order.
“All residents and visitors are urged to comply with the law of the land,” he said, adding that police will continue efforts “to maintain public order, protect public health, and ensure safe and respectful shared spaces in the country.”
Authorities say the public’s cooperation will be essential as enforcement of the public-smoking ban is stepped up across the country.
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It was about time. Bravo..
Lets start at the west bus station and east bus station
Let’s hope this applies to all smoker and not only weed smokers
good news
long overdue
So Y’all Cracking Down On All Those Stinking Dirty People Y’all Have Walking Around Town Doing Nothing But Contaminating The Place.. The Country Needs Cleaning Up, Especially The Town, And All You People Care About Is Fucking With Hard Working Peoples Legal Rights!!!
People Ah Kill People Left, Right And Center But Them Biggest CONcern Is Stopping People From Smoke In Public! All Dem People Who Get Gun Dung All Over Antigua Get Gun Dung Inna Public..
Antigua Is Not A Real Place.
if you’re really adding cigarettes to the list, i would realise you are DEFINITELY going mad. i can say herb or anything heavier, but cigarettes??? Please find better things for the police to do!! Patrol the heavy crime areas, post undercovers in strategic locations, educate and inform the public better, stop the public physical confrontations and lastly REGAIN PUBLIC TRUST!!!
I will suggest a media campaign to further enlighten the population about this piece of legislation.
Restaurant owners/operators need to take special note of this.
You have my full support with this enforcement.