Amman, August 16 (Petra) - To curb illegal littering and protect public parks, forests, and tourist destinations, the Public Security Directorate (PSD) is expanding field and automated monitoring across the Kingdom.

Through the end of July, the PSD registered 43,495 littering violations using electronic and automated surveillance systems.

These offenses included 28,599 cases from vehicles, 9,342 others registered under the Waste Management Framework Law. 5,331 marine protection offenses were recorded in the Aqaba Marine Reserve, and 223 incidents of illegal debris dumping.

The PSD confirmed heightened enforcement will continue during weekends, holidays, and peak travel periods, with a focus on heavily visited recreational and natural areas.

The PSD is also expanding media outreach and community programs to foster long-term environmental management and promote cleaner public spaces.

//Petra// HA

16/08/2026 19:08:32