This was made known in a statement signed by the Commissioner for  Information and Communication, Dr  Austin Tam-George on Saturday, February 11, 2017.

Tan-George in his statement noted that the directors of the affected companies  will face prosecution in accordance with the law.

The commissioner further stressed that the Task Force is issuing a stern warning all individuals and companies that engage in practices that pollute the air and ruin the environment to desist immediately, or face the full consequences of their actions.

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Tam-George also reiterated the state's committment to the implementation of the United Nations (UN) declarations on the importance of fresh air, and the creation of sustainable livelihoods in our communities.