Prosecution Statistics in July

Press Release

Nineteen EPD convictions in July

Twenty-two convictions were recorded last month (July) breaches of legislation enforced by the Environmental Protection Department.

Eleven of the convictions were under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, six under the Noise Control Ordinance, four under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and one under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.

The heaviest fine in July was $40,000, assessed respectively against two companies that imported controlled waste without a permit.


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