The key facts

  • The eco-police department raid took place in the Yukori Darkhon mahalla of Tashkent's Sergeli district
  • Coal was burned in the greenhouse's boiler room in violation of environmental requirements, and the filter was out of order
  • The greenhouse's operations were suspended until the filter is repaired, and a fine was imposed

Violation discovered during a raid

In the Sergeli district of Tashkent, in the Yukori Darkhon mahalla, officers of the eco-police department carried out a raid during which they discovered a violation of environmental protection legislation. According to Kun.uz, coal was burned in the boiler room of one of the greenhouses in violation of environmental requirements, and the filter installed at the boiler room was out of order, creating a risk of negative impact on the atmospheric air.

What changed for the greenhouse owner

Following the inspection, the greenhouse's operations were temporarily suspended — until the filter is repaired. A fine was imposed on the responsible person under the relevant article of the Code of Administrative Liability. Thus, the violation resulted in two practical consequences for the owner: a shutdown of operations until the malfunction is fixed and a monetary penalty. Details about the amount of the fine and the name of the enterprise were not provided in the publication.