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A litterbug was yesterday sentenced to seven days in prison by Magistrate Faith McGusty since he was unable to pay the $10,000 fine attached to littering.According to Royston King, Public Relations Officer of the Mayor and City Council,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, Samuel Daniels of Hadfield Street,Cheap Jerseys From China Online, Lodge, Georgetown, was arrested and charged for depositing refuse on Quamina Street, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown.His imprisonment is part of the Council’s recently launched campaign to stop illegal dumping in the city. For the year, about 15 litterbugs were placed before the court, but this is the first time an individual has been incarcerated for the offence,Wholesale NFL Jerseys Online, King said.The body is renewing its appeal for citizens to desist from dumping refuse. King emphasized that the Council is short on manpower and vital resources to keep the City clean.According to Chief Constabulary Officer, Andrew Foo,Wholesale China Jerseys, monitoring the streets to ensure residents do not litter is difficult since the constabulary is operating below strength. Within recent years recruitment has been low, due to the late payment of salary and better options with other Law Enforcement Agencies.Foo blamed the Constabulary’s inability to provide tools,Cheap Jerseys NFL China, uniforms and vehicles for constables,Jerseys NFL Wholesale, on the Council’s poor financial situation. |
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