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Man arrested over illegal waste dumping near Newcastle Airport

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

A 29-year-old man has been arrested near Preston in connection with illegal waste dumping at a site in Callerton, near Newcastle Airport.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested near Preston, Lancashire, on October 12 following an investigation into illegal waste dumping at a site in Callerton, near Newcastle Airport. The arrest was made in a joint operation involving Lancashire Police and the Environment Agency as part of an ongoing investigation into waste crime in the North East. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Another arrest was made in Sunderland the previous week in connection with illegal waste sites in Peterlee and Hartlepool; a 32-year-old man was also bailed pending further enquiries. All three sites were reported to the Environment Agency over the summer and have since been shut down, with concrete blocks put in place to prevent access.

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. Illegal waste sites are a blight on our communities and the environment, and we're determined to bring those behind them to justice.' Waste crime is estimated to cost the UK over £1 billion every year.

Man arrested over illegal waste dumping near Newcastle Airport
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In this story: Newcastle Airport · Ponteland · Callerton · Environment Agency · Lancashire Police · Gary Wallace · Preston · North East

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