Secret cameras set to catch illegal trash dumpers in Winnipeg

People who try to get away with illegally dumping trash in Winnipeg could find themselves being watched, even during the darkest hours of the night.

The City of Winnipeg has committed $55,000 to atwo-yearpilot project that will see six closed-circuit television (CCTV) camerasset up to catch offenders.

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The cameras, which are solar powered and can clearly readlicense plate numbers in the dark from as far away as 76 metres,will be erected this spring and summer.

Thecity won't revealwhere the cameras will be installed,in order to keep the locations secret.Couns. RossEadiesaid theywill be moved around to various locations during the two years.

The idea was pitched last summer byEadie and Coun. DeviSharma, who saidillegal dumping is on the riseand charges against those who do it are extremely difficult to lay without visual evidence.

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