Lawmen have issued an advisory, seeking to remind the public that gang involvement is a “serious criminal offence”.

 The Royal Saint Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) said under the laws of Saint Kitts and Nevis, specifically the Gang (Prohibition and Prevention) (Amendment) Act, 2025, it “strengthens existing legislation and introduces harsher consequences for those who participate in, support, or facilitate gang activity.”

Under the law, the formation of a gang, membership in a gang, or even attempting to become a member is illegal. Persons convicted of these offences now face penalties of up to thirty (30) years imprisonment, while gang leaders and those directing gang activity may face up to forty (40) years imprisonment.

The Act criminalizes a wide range of conduct connected to gangs. These include recruiting others into gangs, encouraging or coercing persons to join, preventing individuals from leaving, and participating in any criminal activity connected to a gang.

The law further provides for fines of up to one hundred thousand dollars $100,000 EC and the forfeiture of property connected to gang-related activity. The police urges all persons to avoid any association with gangs.