Police Intensifies On-the-Ground Operations Against Plastic Bags

The environmental police are ramping up their on-the-ground operations concerning plastic bags. Since the beginning of this year, approximately 60 businesses have been cited by officers.

Owners of fairs, restaurants, and factories have faced fines. In the latest incident, an individual was arrested while selling plastic bags from a vehicle in Port Louis.

An international agreement aimed at combatting plastic pollution is expected to be finalised by the end of next year.

Mauritius will be required to align the provisions of the Environment Protection (Banning of Plastic Bags) Regulations 2020 with those of the forthcoming convention.

Source: Defi Media