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Environment Agency and police arrest two people and question a third over dumping (27 April 2017)
Date: 27/04/2017
The Environment Agency and police have carried out five dawn raids, following an in-depth investigation into the illegal dumping of waste.
In a statement, the Environment Agency said that two people were arrested pending further enquiries – and a third person will also be helping Environment Agency officers with their enquiries.
Enforcement action took place at five separate addresses in Staffordshire, Herefordshire and Hertfordshire on Thursday, following an investigation into the illegal dumping of 20,000-25,000 tonnes of waste at 17 sites across the Midlands and the northeast and northwest of England.
More than 25 Environment Agency investigators supported by over 20 police officers from Staffordshire, West Mercia, Warwickshire and Hertfordshire took part in the dawn raids – police forces were in action at suspects’ homes and business addresses, seeking evidence as part of Operation Cesium.
The investigation will now continue with the evidence seized, the Environment Agency said – and the investigation is expected to continue for many more months.
Lead investigator in the Environment Agency’s National Investigation Team, Paul Clarke, said:
“The Environment Agency takes waste crime seriously and we will persistently pursue those suspected of illegally dumping waste.
“In this case, we have 17 landowners and communities blighted by significant amounts of dumped waste.
“We’ve already seen some of these sites catch fire, causing significant impact on communities, the environment and our emergency services partners, who have to tackle them.
“Illegal waste activity of the likes we’re investigating here diverts £1 billion from legitimate businesses and the Treasury – and at the Environment Agency we do everything we can to bring those responsible to account.
“This investigation has been ongoing since last summer – and enquiries will continue to examine the evidence to determine the full extent of the suspected offences.”
Duncan Lewis Criminal Solicitors – Environmental Offences
Duncan Lewis Criminal Solicitors can advise companies and individuals at any stage of an environmental offence, including charges relating to polluting watercourses, fisheries offences, fly tipping, waste carrier offences, failing to manage hazardous waste, air pollution, noise pollution, or misuse of permitted land.
There are Duncan Lewis offices across England and Wales and in most major cities – and a Duncan Lewis criminal defence solicitor can advise at the start of an investigation by the Environment Agency or local authority and before charges are brought.
For expert legal advice on all environmental offences, call Duncan Lewis criminal solicitors on 0333 772 0409.