LAHORE - The Punjab government would launch a crackdown on banned single-use plastic bags across the province from December 10. In this crackdown, the violators could be fined in the range of Rs5000 to Rs 50,000. As per a notification, issued by the Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), banned plastic products (below 75 microns) would be seized/confiscated besides sealing the premises. The Punjab Police have been directed to cooperate/extend full support to the EPA teams in taking action against the manufacturing/sale/use of banned plastic bags from Dec 10 onwards. Before the start of the crackdown, an awareness campaign has been launched which will continue till December 9.