The sanitation department of the Funchal Municipal Council has been alerted three times about dirty, foul-smelling drains on Avenida Zarco but has ignored the complaints.
The discharge of used oils and dangerous substances into the rainwater system is considered an environmental crime. The situation is described as frustrating, with the municipal authority accused of negligence.
The complaint will be escalated to higher authorities, including the Public Prosecutor's Office and the Ombudsman, in an attempt to get a response. The origin of the debris raises questions, with references to past events and the need for municipal oversight.
