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But others, including several waste experts and community organizers across the Los Angeles region, say change is afoot.

“We knew there was criminal activity afoot there for a long time, so we’re not going to ignore criminal activity,” he said.

“And just like last year, there are new variants afoot.”

Australia's sledging perhaps masked some of their own struggles as they build towards hosting an Ashes series against England, with captain Pat Cummins hinting changes could be afoot for a forthcoming tour to West Indies.

“So we made it very, very clear right from the get-go that if we smelled something like that was afoot, we would walk into court and have the case dismissed on our own.”