All Saints Man and a 16-year-old in Police Custody for Unlawful Possession of Cocaine & Ammunition
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Friday, 22 August 2025
The police have detained an All Saints resident and a 16-year-old male in two separate incidents after cocaine and ammunition were found in their possession.
At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, 21 August, officers attached to the Criminal Investigations Task Force executed a warrant at a property in All Saints. During the search, the police discovered a quantity of a white substance resembling the controlled drug cocaine. The substance was seized, and the occupant of the premises was arrested and taken into custody for questioning.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident on the same evening, police officers apprehended a 16-year-old male in All Saints after he was found with two (2) rounds of ammunition in his possession. He was also taken into custody for further questioning.
Both matters remain under investigation. The police continue to reassure the public that they are committed to reducing illegal drugs and firearms within communities and will maintain increased vigilance to ensure the safety and security of all residents.
