June saw 27 convictions recorded for breaches of anti-pollution legislation the Environmental Protection Department enforces.

Ten of the convictions were under the Noise Control Ordinance, six under the Air Pollution Control Ordinance, five under the Waste Disposal Ordinance, five under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance and one under the Dumping at Sea Ordinance.

The heaviest fine was $40,000, assessed against a person who imported controlled waste without a permit.