133 abandoned shopping carts were collected by Las Cruces Police in a two-day initiative before enforcing a new Shopping Cart Ordinance.
Las Cruces Police collected 133 abandoned shopping carts during a two-day initiative ahead of the enforcement of a new Shopping Cart Ordinance, effective October 16. This ordinance, adopted in August 2024, prohibits removing, possessing, abandoning, or altering retail shopping carts, classifying violations as petty misdemeanors. The initiative allowed individuals to return carts without penalties, aiming to educate the public before enforcement began.
October 16, 2024
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