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January 9, 2025

WATCH: Improper garbage disposal?

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A truck was spotted offloading waste on an open lot between Marcus Garvey Drive and Industrial Terrace in Kingston on Wednesday afternoon.

About 3:40pm, the truck was observed dumping its contents onto the lot, which is not a designated disposal site. The incident has sparked concerns about illegal dumping in the area.

Local authorities have yet to identify the truck or its operators, but investigations are expected to follow.

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