| James Kon |
SIX individuals were fined $100 each yesterday after being caught red handed of disposing rubbish in a public area in the vicinity of Tamu Kianggeh by personnel of the Law Enforcement Unit of the Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB) Municipal Department in its latest operation titled ‘Operasi Bersih 20’.
The individuals were caught for committing the offence under Minor Offences Act, Chapter 12.
The operation involved eight personnel from the Law Enforcement Unit.
In a separate case, a pharmacy shop in the heart of the capital was levied with a fine of $200 for dumping rubbish in a public place.
Under the Minor Offences Act, Chapter 30 of Section 12 (1), storing or disposal of any items in public places is an offence.
A pile of rubbish dumped in a public place. – JAMES KON
The company, which was levied with the compound fine, must settle the fine within seven days.
If the company fails to settle the fine, the matter will be referred to court and if found guilty, the punishment will be a $1,000 fine or one month imprisonment for the first convicted offence.
For the subsequent offence, the punishment will be a $3,000 fine or imprisonment of not more than three months.
The Law Enforcement Unit of BSB Municipal Department urged companies to maintain the cleanliness of their premises as well as to comply with the various regulations under the Minor Offences Act.
Any complaints on rubbish dumping in public areas can be reported to 2244151 ext 127/234 or lodge a complaint at the office of the Law Enforcement Unit.
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