In a significant law enforcement operation, authorities in Antigua and Barbuda have apprehended and formally charged 31-year-old Xavier Alexis Davis from All Saints following the discovery of an illegal weapons cache. The arrest occurred during a targeted police operation in the Mack Pond area on Monday evening.
The suspect faces multiple serious charges related to firearm possession, including:
– Illegal ownership of a 9mm Canik Mete MC9 pistol
– Unauthorized possession of a Glock 43X 9mm pistol
– Possession of an extended 30-round magazine capacity device
– Ownership of an additional 12-round magazine
– Possession of ninety-three rounds of 9mm ammunition
– Illegal ownership of .25 caliber ammunition
The operation was conducted by specialized officers from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Task Force, demonstrating the Royal Police Force’s continued efforts to combat illegal weapons trafficking and possession on the islands.
Davis is scheduled to appear before the judicial system on Wednesday to answer to these charges. This seizure represents one of the more significant firearm recoveries in recent months, highlighting ongoing concerns about illegal weapons circulation in the region. The successful operation underscores the police department’s strategic focus on removing dangerous weapons from communities and prosecuting those involved in illicit arms distribution.