Dominica’s law enforcement authorities have disclosed comprehensive results from their 2025 anti-crime operations, revealing the seizure of nearly 100 firearms alongside substantial quantities of narcotics and ammunition. Police Chief Lincoln Corbette presented these findings during a recent press conference convened by the Ministry of National Security and Legal Affairs, addressing mounting public concerns regarding firearm-related criminal activities across the island nation.
According to Chief Corbette’s detailed breakdown, the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) successfully confiscated 94 firearms throughout the year, effectively preventing these weapons from being utilized against citizens. The operations additionally yielded more than 1,300 rounds of ammunition spanning various calibers, significantly impairing criminal capabilities.
In a major blow to narcotics trafficking, authorities intercepted and destroyed over 1,700 kilograms of cocaine while confiscating approximately 84,000 individual doses of illicit substances. The comprehensive cleanup campaign extended to urban infrastructure with the removal of 160 abandoned vehicles from public roads, enhancing both safety and aesthetics in community spaces.
Proactive policing measures included the establishment of over 300 vehicular checkpoints and nearly 200 residential searches, resulting in the arrest of more than 50 individuals specifically connected to firearms offenses. Beyond urban security initiatives, the CDPF implemented specialized agricultural protection units dubbed ‘Farmers’ Patrol’ in western regions following consultations with Wesley farming communities where produce theft had emerged as a critical concern. Chief Corbette reported substantially reduced incident reports following these targeted interventions, demonstrating their effectiveness in addressing rural crime patterns.