Authorities in Antigua and Barbuda have formally charged 29-year-old resident Otis Jackson with multiple weapons offenses following a targeted police operation in the Tindall Road vicinity. The arrest occurred on the evening of December 11th when law enforcement officers intercepted a vehicle during routine mobile patrol duties.
According to official reports from the Royal Police Force’s Strategic Communications Office, the search yielded one 9mm Smith & Wesson pistol accompanied by seven corresponding rounds of ammunition. Jackson, a resident of Ottos, was immediately taken into custody and subsequently charged with both unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.
The seized evidence, including the weapon and the vehicle involved, has been transported to Police Headquarters for forensic examination and secure storage. Jackson awaits judicial proceedings where he will respond to the criminal charges brought against him.
This incident forms part of the Royal Police Force’s broader initiative to combat illicit weapons circulation throughout the nation. Police commissioners have reaffirmed their commitment to removing illegal firearms from public spaces while appealing for continued community cooperation. Law enforcement officials emphasize the critical importance of public assistance in identifying criminal activity, particularly concerning illegal weapon distribution networks.
Citizens possessing relevant information regarding firearms violations or other criminal undertakings are encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or utilize the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline at 800-TIPS (8477).