Suspected fly-tipper arrested after Epping Road investigation

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 21:13 · Archive

A suspected fly-tipper has been arrested and two vehicles seized following an investigation into fly-tipping in Epping.

A suspected fly-tipper has been arrested and two vehicles seized following a joint operation involving Epping Forest District Council, Essex Police and the City of London Corporation. The investigation began after a large fly-tip was discovered on Epping Road in Ongar in July. Environmental enforcement officers examined waste left at the scene and found evidence linking it to several addresses in the local area.

Further enquiries suggested the incidents were connected and related to an individual who had allegedly collected waste from a number of properties for payment. The council received reports that someone was storing and transporting waste from a residential street. Residents reported experiencing aggressive behaviour linked to the activity. The suspect was invited to attend a voluntary formal interview on 18 September but declined.

With assistance from Essex Police, officers arrested a suspect at a property in High Ongar on 24 September. The individual was interviewed at a police station by council environmental enforcement officers in connection with alleged fly-tipping offences. During the operation, officers seized two vehicles linked to the suspect. Waste believed to be connected to environmental offences was found inside the vehicles.

How it is being reported

• Suspected fly-tipper arrested and two vehicles seized in major operationSuspected fly-tipper arrested in High Ongar after joint operation by Epping Forest Council, Essex Police and City of London; two vehicles seized in Essex.Echo (Basildon) · 9 Oct, 20:32
• Suspected fly-tipper arrested and two vehicles seized in major operationSuspected fly-tipper arrested in High Ongar after joint operation by Epping Forest Council, Essex Police and City of London; two vehicles seized in Essex.Colchester Gazette · 9 Oct, 20:32

In this story: Epping Forest District Council · Essex Police · City of London Corporation · High Ongar · Epping Road · Ongar

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