Police Condemn – ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDAOffice of Strategic Communications – STRATCOM
Police Condemn Young People
POLICE CONDEMN OPEN DISPLAY OF FIREARMS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Monday, September 14, 2026
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is expressing serious concern over the growing practice of young people openly displaying what appear to be firearms and ammunition in photographs and videos being circulated across several social media platforms.
The Police Administration strongly condemns this type of lawless and deviant behaviour and warns that the glorification and open display of firearms, particularly among young people, will not be treated lightly.
The police are actively reviewing information and material being circulated on social media and will pursue all credible information that may lead to the identification of persons involved and the recovery of illegal firearms and ammunition.
The Police Administration wishes to reassure the public that every lawful effort will be made, and all available resources will be utilized, to address this troubling behaviour. Where sufficient evidence exists that criminal offences have been committed, those responsible will be investigated and brought before the courts.
Commissioner of Police, Mr. Everton Jeffers, is appealing particularly to young people to reject the dangerous culture of glorifying firearms and criminal behaviour.
“The unlawful possession and public display of firearms should never be viewed as a symbol of status, power, or acceptance. This behaviour places lives at risk and contributes to a culture of violence that has no place in our society. We will continue to use every lawful means available to identify those involved, recover illegal firearms, and hold offenders accountable.”
The Police Administration is also calling upon parents, guardians, educators, community leaders, and other responsible members of society to openly condemn such behaviour and continue to guide young people away from criminal activity and associations that may ultimately destroy their lives and negatively impact their families and communities.
Members of the public are urged not to ignore photographs, videos, messages, or other information that may point to the possession, movement, concealment, or use of illegal firearms. Such information should be reported promptly to the police.
Anyone with information concerning illegal firearms, ammunition, or other suspicious criminal activity is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or 462-3914, Crimestoppers at 800-TIPS (8477), or the nearest police station.
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