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Rangers from the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA) have intercepted and arrested a waste delivery truck found illegally dumping garbage inside the Western Area Peninsular National Park (WAPNP).
The NPAA said the incident is not isolated, describing it as part of a growing and unacceptable pattern of waste collectors using protected landscapes as dumping grounds.
“It has become a dangerous and unacceptable practice for waste collectors to dispose of rubbish within our protected landscapes — areas that are critical for our water supply, biodiversity, and environmental protection,” the authority said in a statement.
The NPAA issued a strong warning to waste management operators, stating that dumping waste in protected areas is illegal, threatens ecosystems and public health, and will not be tolerated.
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According to the authority, the intercepted truck, along with any other vehicle found violating environmental laws within the national park, will be confiscated in accordance with the law.
The NPAA called on waste management operators, communities, and the general public to act responsibly and help protect the country’s natural heritage.
“This wickedness must stop,” the authority said.
