Flacq: more than 147,000 plastic bags seized during an operation

A large quantity of single-use plastic products was seized during an operation carried out this Tuesday, August 4 in Flacq.

The intervention was carried out by the Environmental Police, with the support of the Plastic Management Division of the Ministry of the Environment and the National Environmental Laboratory, following information deemed credible.

A total of 147,610 plastic bags, 1,652 polystyrene takeaway containers, 1,740 polystyrene plates, 650 PET cups, 2,100 straws, 100 bowls with lids, 250 trays with lids and 250 plastic forks were seized, in contravention of the Banning of Plastic Bags and Single Use Plastic Products Regulations 2020.

The seized products were placed under seal pending further investigation and legal proceedings.

The Ministry of the Environment and the Environmental Police say they are continuing their actions in the fight against plastic pollution.

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