The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF), in partnership with the Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation (DSWMC), has escalated its nationwide campaign to remove derelict vehicles from public spaces. This coordinated initiative targets abandoned automobiles across ten strategic locations identified as priority zones for cleanup operations.
Authorities have conducted systematic tagging operations in Bath Estate, Stockfarm, Under the Canefield Cliff, St. Aroment, Tarish Pit, Cocoa Bottom, Morne Daniel, Trafalgar, Wotten Waven, and Bellevue Chopin. These areas have been identified as containing significant numbers of vehicles that pose environmental and safety concerns.
Official communications from the CDPF emphasize that vehicle owners must immediately remove their abandoned properties. The government has established clear consequences for non-compliance, including substantial financial penalties and compulsory removal operations conducted at the owner’s expense. Law enforcement officials have affirmed their commitment to rigorous enforcement of municipal regulations regarding public space maintenance.
Community engagement forms a crucial component of this initiative. The joint statement appealed to citizens’ civic responsibility, stating: ‘Let’s work together to keep our communities clean, safe, and beautiful.’ This campaign represents part of broader environmental and urban renewal efforts across the island nation, addressing both aesthetic concerns and potential public health implications associated with abandoned vehicles.
The ongoing operation demonstrates the government’s multi-agency approach to urban management, combining law enforcement capabilities with waste management expertise to address complex municipal challenges.