Police began to "Eject" people who do not live during the year on the peninsula and have criminal records from the main resort, Punta del Este.

Police expelled by this operation two people who begged tourists abusively. Both had criminal records and wandered into the spa without homes or work.

Criminals from Montevideo were given a free ticket to the capital and were asked to leave.

Furthermore, on Friday 25, a homeless child from Bella Union, was sent to INAU agencies.

(Espectador, 28 December 2009)