Ondcp

Thereafter in 2003 the ONDCP Act was passed establishing the organization as an independent law enforcement agency with specific authority to investigate reports of suspicious activity concerning specified offences and the proceeds of crime. The Director serves as the Supervisory Authority for financial institutions (under the MLPA) inclusive of th... e enforcement of Antigua and Barbuda's Prevention of Terrorism Act and its anti-terrorism financing provisions. Additionally, the ONDCP fulfills the role as Antigua and Barbuda's primary counter narcotics investigation interdiction agency inclusive of the collection, development and dissemination of intelligence on drugs. The functions of the organization are guided by: The ONDCP Act 2003 The Prevention of Terrorism Act 2001 The Money Lauundering Prevention Act 1996 The Proceeds of Crime Act 1993 The Misuse of Drugs Act 1992 ( as amended)] At ONDCP our vision is to become the Caribbean's lead law enforcement agency combating illegal narcotics, money laundering and terrorism financing, while our mission is to eradicate transnational drug trafficking, money laundering and the financing of terrorism. To successfully accomplish this we will continue to draw on the best personnel from Antigua and Barbuda and the region, develop personnel through continuous assessment and structured training programs, work with other national stakeholders, regional and other overseas partners, by mounting combined operations and timely sharing of intelligence and collaborative training experiences among others. Our guiding values are Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Professionalism and Loyalty. Over the years we have developed and maintained a level of co-operation and rapport with various entities inclusive of the Antigua and Barbuda Customs Department, Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Antigua Barbuda Defence Force Coast Guard to mention a few. It is because of these relations that the organization has managed to successfully ...Read More