WILLEMSTAD - The police, together with other government services, will take strong action against illegal landfill. The Curaçao Police Force (KPC) points out that dumping waste not only damages nature, but is also against the law.
The litter on Curaçao not only gives tourists a bad impression of the island, it also causes nuisance for residents in the area. “Diabase is excavated, and the waste is then thrown into a pit and burned,” says KPC. “Nature is practically turning into a garbage dump.”
In addition to the damage to nature, according to the police, the waste also causes health problems, especially for small children and the elderly. "We cannot accept this behavior and we will take strict action against this type of violation."