DOZENS of spent nitrous oxide canisters dumped directly outside a public park have sparked outrage among locals who branded the culprits “absolute scum” – and with certain members calling for CCTV to be considered.
Members of an online community group vented their anger and frustration at the sight of the “laughing gas” canisters scattered in large number in front of Denham Country Park, with many baffled by the behaviour of those responsible.
The images were posted on a social media platform on Monday, March 15, prompting dozens of responses from residents.
In addition to calling the culprits ‘ignorant’ and ‘disgusting’, there were also claims the park is “another area which is in need of cameras”.
Some claimed they had seen similar displays on Willetts Lane near the A40.
PICTURED: The discarded canisters outside the public park
“Welcome to Denham Country Park,” wrote the person who posted the images on social media.
“Ignorance at its worst,” replied one person.
“Absolutely disgraceful,” replied another.
“What is wrong with people?” replied another person.
“Absolute scum,” replied yet another.
“Don’t get why people cannot just bin their rubbish,” wrote someone else. Adding: “Makes me sick.”
“Also dumped on many occasions down Willetts Lane. Disgusting people,” wrote another.
“Total disregard for life,” replied someone else. “You can’t even help filth that do this kind of thing, they are vermin. Someone now has got to clean that up.”
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PICTURED: Coloured balloons amid the many boxes and canisters
One person wrote: “They are clearly messed up if they are taking that stuff. No future – very sad individuals. Another area which is in need of cameras.”
The gas has widespread legitimate medical, dental and veterinary uses, according to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD).
It is also legitimately sold as an aerosol spray propellant within whipped cream canisters.
However, its recreational misuse has increased rapidly.
Common effects include a brief period of euphoria, followed by “tears of joy”. In high doses it can cause asphyxiation, while lower exposure can affect the cardiovascular and central nervous system.
In response, cabinet member for environment and climate change, Cllr Bill Chapple, said: “Although we can’t reveal the exact locations under observation at any given time, we have a zero-tolerance approach to illegal dumping, and proactively respond to intelligence that identifies hotspots.
“Any evidence obtained is always reviewed and followed up where possible, and will be shared with the police and other partner agencies where appropriate.”
Thames Valley Police were approached for comment.
Picture credit: Tash Lauren
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