The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has confirmed the arrest of a 22-year-old male resident of Old Parham Road in connection with a bomb threat targeting the agency’s central headquarters. The threat was first reported on Monday, triggering an immediate response from law enforcement units across the island nation.
Officers from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Task Force took the suspect into custody during a targeted operation launched shortly after 6:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, April 28. As of the latest official update, the detained individual is cooperating with investigators as they work to unpack the details of the incident, including motive and any potential broader connections to other activities.
In an official media statement released by the police force’s Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM), department leadership emphasized that all threats to public security are treated with the highest level of urgency. The administration reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to protecting the welfare and safety of every citizen and permanent resident across Antigua and Barbuda.
Authorities note that the investigation is still active and evolving, and additional information will be released to the public once new developments are confirmed in the case.