Deputy Commissioner of Police Albert Wade has issued a stern warning to residents and visitors that smoking in public places in Antigua and Barbuda is a criminal offence — and that arrests are imminent.
According to Antigua News Room, the Deputy Commissioner made clear that law enforcement will be stepping up efforts to enforce the ban on public smoking, with individuals found in violation facing arrest and prosecution.
The announcement signals a shift toward active enforcement of existing laws that prohibit smoking in public areas. Authorities are urging the public to take the warning seriously, as police patrols will now be targeting violations across the country.
