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For Immediate Release:
February 11, 2021

Media Contact:
Det. Angel Rodriguez
[email protected]
305-471-1900



Vessel Removal from South Florida Waterways

Initiative to Maintain our Environment Clean

 

The Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD), Illegal Dumping Unit, in collaboration with the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) remains committed to combating environmental crimes and reducing the negative impact on our community.  As part of this ongoing initiative, several vessels that have been discovered partially or fully sunken in our waterways and are harmful to our marine life will be removed.

Media is welcomed to attend. 


 
Who: Miami-Dade Police Department, Illegal Dumping Unit Miami-Dade County, Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER)

What:Removal of Partially/Fully Sunken Vessels from Our Waterways

When: February 12, 2021, 8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Where:Pelican Harbor Marina 1275 NE 79 Street Miami, FL. 33138

Why:


Editor's Note: NBC 6 will be the pool camera. Please, coordinate with their assignment desk to obtain the footage.

 

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