Police have arrested two individuals following the execution of a search warrant at a property in the Mc Pond area late Monday night.

At approximately 10:45 p.m. on Monday, 16 February 2026, officers attached to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence in Mc Pond.

During the operation, they discovered and seized two (2) 9mm pistols, four (4) magazines, one (1) weapon holster, one (1) speed loader, and a quantity of 9mm rounds of ammunition.

A 31-year-old male and a 25-year-old female were arrested on suspicion of Unlawful Possession of Firearm and Ammunition, and were taken into custody pending further investigations.

The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda continues to intensify efforts aimed at removing illegal firearms and ammunition from communities and safeguarding public safety.

Police are encouraging anyone with information relating to illegal firearms or other suspicious activities to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or anonymously call Crimestoppers at 800-TIPS (8477).