In a significant law enforcement achievement, the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has confiscated 52 illegal firearms and over 770 rounds of ammunition through targeted operations conducted throughout 2025. The seizure notably surpassed the results obtained during the April National Gun Amnesty period, demonstrating the effectiveness of specialized enforcement approaches.
Police Commissioner Everton Jeffers revealed these statistics during his year-end address to officers, highlighting the substantial progress made in combating illicit weapons trafficking. The operations employed strategic coordination between specialized units including the Narcotics Department and K-9 Unit, enhanced by inter-agency collaboration mechanisms.
Commissioner Jeffers emphasized that these seizures form a critical component of the force’s comprehensive strategy to disrupt criminal networks and reduce firearm-related violence. The targeted operations were specifically designed to address illegal weapons circulation through intelligence-driven interventions rather than voluntary surrender initiatives.
Additionally, Commissioner Jeffers referenced Police Week 2025 activities, noting their success in strengthening community-police relations and acknowledging sponsors for their support. The firearms recovery program aligns with broader preparations for heightened security requirements in 2026, when the police force will assume increased responsibilities for safeguarding major national and international events.