Still No Word On Govt House Investigation

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Monday, 07 February 2011 06:55

By Alex Holder

The police are still investigating the reported robbery at Government House two months ago. Police spokesman William Holder said the investigating officers are yet to update him on their progress.

No arrests have yet been made, as far as he is aware, and he could not speak to the identity of the prime suspect or whether or not it is the police officer rumoured to be initially suspected.

“I don’t know what the investigators are looking at,” Holder said, adding, “I don’t think anyone has been arrested.”

The December security breach at Government House reportedly saw $10,000 stolen from a safe.

Initial unconfirmed reports have pointed to one of the police’s own, casting negative light on the law enforcement body.

Police Commissioner Vere Browne, who has been consistently tight-lipped on the matter, had indicated that information on the matter would not be issued until investigations were completed, and an official statement, personally sanctioned by him, is approved.

There was no time frame given.

The police are meanwhile revising their crime fighting and prevention strategies, especially in the wake of the third murder for 2011.

Holder, asked to comment, said this has been underway for quite some time.

“We will intensify efforts in 2011. We will get ahead of the game,” Holder said, adding that the focus is more on prevention than investigation.


“It's an ongoing process… We may make some amendments… We are aware that the matter (latest murder) has caused concern and we are working on it,” he added.

He did not however reveal what amendments are likely to be made, in an effort to stay ahead of the criminal elements.

Holder said it is the norm for the police department to revise its operational approach to crime and security, but recent events have caused them to step up the pace.

Criminal activities in Antigua saw a noticeable reduction in 2010, compared to 2009.

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