In a significant law enforcement operation, the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has apprehended two suspects and confiscated an illegal firearm during a coordinated security sweep. The operation, conducted on Friday afternoon along Simon Boulevard Main Road, involved a multi-agency team from specialized police units including the Criminal Investigations Department Task Force, Special Services Unit, and Firearms and Evidence Recovery Unit.
At approximately 4:50 p.m. on February 27, 2026, officers intercepted a silver Suzuki jeep as part of a targeted stop-and-search initiative. The thorough inspection yielded a firearm along with its magazine and additional evidentiary materials. The two male occupants were immediately taken into custody on charges related to illegal firearm possession and transported to St. John’s Police Station for interrogation.
The Royal Police Force has emphasized its ongoing commitment to combating gun-related crimes through intensified operations across the nation. This seizure represents part of a broader strategic effort to enhance public safety by removing illegal weapons from circulation. Authorities have confirmed that investigations remain active as they continue to address firearm-related offenses with heightened vigilance.