Illegal Land Mining

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (SKNIS) — The Department of Physical Planning and Environment (DPPE) has observed an increase in the incidence of illegal sand mining in the areas of Keys Beach and La Vallee.

The Development Control and Planning Board wishes to remind the general public that in accordance with the provisions of the National Conservation and Environmental Protection Act (NCEPA), 1987, it is an offence to remove sand from the beach without an authorized permit granted by the Minister in writing, in such form as the Minister approves.

According to Section 36 of the National Conservation and Environmental Protection Act (NCEPA), Any person who commits an offence under this act and is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding EC$10,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or both; in addition, any vehicle, vessel, craft or boat together with any equipment or machinery used in connection with the commission of an offence under paragraph (a) and (b) is liable to forfeiture.

For further information, please contact the Department of Physical Planning and Environment at 465-2277.

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