The recently formed 'Environment Police' has commenced its mandate to support Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO) in enforcing waste management regulations.
Police spokesperson revealed Thursday that the constabulary force, in uniform, began their Environment Police work in capital Male City in mid-July.
Maldives Police Service, WAMCO, and the Ministry of Environment and Energy signed the contract to form the Environment Police last March.
Under the agreement, the Environment Police would patrol Male in order to stop and take action against people who transport waste illegally. In addition, they will maintain safety and traffic in the zones specialized for WAMCO, and aid the corporation in resolving security related issues.
The constabulary force are also stipulated to take action against those who violate the waste management regulations stated by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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BeyrumeehunDidItBetter
Environment Police?! I think not! More like Waste Police? Also since when does WAMCO need to enforce regulations? They are also bound to the waste management regulation under EPA. WAMCO is the one doing the most offences just look at the trash they drop into the water in T jetty. This is nonsense! Just to fine the common man!
5 Aug 2018
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Anonymous
But i think this is wamco tring to be better at their service. The environment police will be there to enforce the waste management law, making wamco staffs doing their job the way they should. I see great future in wamco and i hope to see it as one of the leaders in waste management and in all their future establishments.
7 Aug 2018
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