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Press Release
25 pollution convictions in June
Twenty-five convictions were recorded last month (June) for breaches of anti-pollution legislation enforced by the Enviromental Protection Department.
Among them, 10 of the convictions were under the Noise Control Ordinance, seven under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, seven under the Waste Disposal Ordinance and one under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance.
The heaviest fine in June was $30,000, assessed against a company that contravened the provisions of a licence.
Two men who exported controlled waste without permits were sentenced to two months' imprisonment, suspended for 18 months.
Ends/Tuesday, July 18, 2006
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