Man arrested over illegal waste dumping near Preston

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

A 29-year-old man was arrested near Preston in a joint operation by Lancashire Police and the Environment Agency over illegal waste dumping.

A 29-year-old man was arrested at an address near Preston on Monday in a joint operation by Lancashire Police and the Environment Agency. He was questioned in connection with illegal dumping near Newcastle Airport at Callerton and has been bailed pending further enquiries.

The investigation involved multiple sites in the north east that together amounted to thousands of tonnes of waste, which have been cleared by the landowner. Additional arrests were made in the wider area last week.

The Environment Agency has stepped up action through its 10 point plan to strengthen prevention, improve detection and deliver more consistent enforcement. Gary Wallace, Area Environment Manager at the Environment Agency, said: 'We've been relentless in our investigation into these sites and two men have now been arrested. We'll continue to put every effort into taking action against those suspected of being involved.'

In August, the government set out its Waste Crime Action Plan, which includes more Environment Agency officers on the front line, increased fines and tougher sanctions for the most serious offences.

How it is being reported

• Man arrested near Preston over thousands of tonnes of waste dumped in the north eastAgencies are giving out tougher sanctions for those who illegally dump wasteLancsLive · 13 Oct, 13:21
• Man arrested near Preston after tonnes of waste illegally dumped near airportThe 29-year-old was arrested in a joint operation involving Lancashire Police and the Environment Agency.Chorley Guardian · 13 Oct, 12:48

In this story: Lancashire Police · Environment Agency · Preston · Newcastle Airport · Callerton · Gary Wallace · Dame Angela Eagle

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