Maldives Police Service has said that 27 people were fined last week for smoking in non-smoking areas.

The statistics from 23 to 29 November by the Environment Police show that they inspected 13 offices/residences and advised 32 people.

And 11 people were fined in connection to waste related cases along. Inspections were carried out at 18 construction sites and one shop by the Environment Police.

While 24 cases were taken on by the Environment Police in this period, eight cases are still not resolved.