Cornwall man arrested in Environment Agency waste crime operation
Summary
The Environment Agency says a man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with alleged illegal waste activities at a site near Camborne, Cornwall. The investigation is ongoing and forms part of wider enforcement action involving Cornwall Council and Devon and Cornwall Police, with previous stop letters issued at the site.
Why it matters
Illegal waste activity can create contamination, nuisance and enforcement risk for landowners, operators and nearby development sites. Surveyors may encounter affected land, valuation uncertainty or due diligence issues where waste deposits and regulatory action are involved.
Key points
- Arrest made in an Environment Agency investigation into alleged waste crime near Camborne.
- Cornwall Council is investigating offences at a separate site as part of the wider operation.
- The Environment Agency had previously issued Illegal Waste Stop Letters to the landowner, hauliers and operator.
- The site is described as holding around 50,000 tonnes of predominantly inert construction waste.
- The case is linked to the government’s Waste Crime Action Plan and the Environment Agency’s 10 Point Plan.
Organisations:
Environment Agency, Cornwall Council, Devon and Cornwall Police, Crimestoppers
Regulations:
Waste Crime Action Plan, Environment Agency 10 Point Plan, Illegal Waste Stop Letters
Locations:
Camborne, Cornwall
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