Antigua police investigate dead animal found near Triquivijate bins
Antigua council has called for greater responsibility after another dead animal was found near bins close to a children’s playground in Triquivijate.
Antigua Local Police are investigating after another dead animal was found near rubbish containers close to a children’s playground in Triquivijate, Fuerteventura.
Mayor Juan Cabrera said police were seeking to identify the person responsible and file a complaint. He warned that the disposal of dead animals in this way posed a serious risk to public health.
Cabrera called for greater responsibility and oversight in the sector, as well as compliance with the municipal ordinance governing the disposal of dead animals. He said such conduct would be penalised and asked residents who witness it to report it.
Environment councillor Lucila Ruiz also called for greater environmental awareness, saying such behaviour needed to be controlled to protect people’s health and the environment.