TheJoint Intelligence Group (JIG)[1] is the national intelligence community ofAntigua and Barbuda. It was established by amemorandum of understanding to streamline the sharing of intelligence through various agencies responsible for thenational security of Antigua and Barbuda. Member organisations include various intelligence agencies, law enforcement agencies, and other national security stakeholders.[2]
The primary intelligence agency of Antigua and Barbuda is theIntelligence Centre, part of theService and Support Unit of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force.[3] In 2016, the force made eleven intelligence requests, and the Coast Guard has participated in various anti-drug operations.[4] The Financial Intelligence Unit of the ONDCP is responsible for gathering intelligence on white-collar organised crime and disseminating it through the JIG.[5] In 2016, the ONDCP made thirty-six intelligence requests through the group, the most of any agency.[4] In its history, the group has participated in the seizure of illicit drugs, money, and illegal firearms.[6]
In July 2018, the group was composed of five members:[6]
| Seal | Organisation | Ministry |
|---|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force | Finance, Corporate Governance and Public Private Partnerships[7] | |
| Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda | Legal Affairs, Public Safety, Immigration and Labour[8] | |
| Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy | Finance, Corporate Governance and Public Private Partnerships[9] | |
| Immigration Department | Legal Affairs, Public Safety, Immigration and Labour[8] | |
| Customs and Excise Division | Finance, Corporate Governance and Public Private Partnerships[10] |
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