ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA – In an official public statement released July 20, 2026, the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda’s Office of Strategic Communications confirmed that authorities are treating unconfirmed reports of human remains found in waters off Parham Coast with the highest level of urgency, launching a full, active joint investigation with national defense partners.
Two days prior, on July 18, a joint search and assessment operation was carried out by local police and the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) Coast Guard in the general area flagged in the original reports. However, despite coordinated efforts, investigators have yet to pinpoint the exact location where the alleged discovery was reportedly made.
Authorities emphasized that targeted underwater search operations require precise, actionable intelligence to deploy limited resources effectively. To that end, police and the ABDF Coast Guard have remained in close communication, working to cross-verify all incoming information and narrow down the location of the reported find. Without clear coordinates, a comprehensive, efficient underwater search cannot be executed, officials explained.
In a public appeal, law enforcement is urging any member of the public with relevant details that could help pinpoint the alleged discovery site to step forward and share what they know. The investigation carries unique sensitivity, authorities noted, referencing the long list of unresolved missing person cases across the country that have left dozens of families waiting for answers and closure about their loved ones.
Police Commissioner Everton Jeffers has publicly reaffirmed that both he and the entire Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda remain fully committed to following every credible lead and examining every piece of information connected to the claim. Jeffers stressed that the force will leave no stone unturned in efforts to resolve this case and bring answers to waiting families.
The Police Administration extended gratitude to the public for their ongoing cooperation and patience during the investigation, confirming that official updates will be released to the nation immediately once verified information becomes available. Members of the public with details to share can contact the Criminal Investigations Department directly at 462-3913 or 462-3914, call the national emergency line 911, or speak to any on-duty police officer. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-TIPS (8477).