Antigua and Barbuda’s fight against crime is getting a significant boost with the rollout of a fully staffed police canine unit.
Six specially trained dogs are now undergoing preparation to detect drugs, illegal firearms, and even human trafficking activities, a move National Security Minister Sir Steadroy Benjamin says will give law enforcement sharper tools to tackle organized crime.
The initiative comes as police report a general decline in overall crime, but continue to flag troubling trends on the nation’s roads.
Officers say traffic accidents remain high, fueled in part by unlicensed vehicles and motorbikes, as well as the growing use of coloured headlights.
In response, enforcement operations will be stepped up.
