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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Who killed Cefin in Under Salt Marsh as finale airs? Sky drama ending explained

The finale of the Sky crime drama 'Under Salt Marsh' reveals that young pupil Cefin Hill was killed by Mac Jones after he uncovered illegal toxic waste dumping.

Feb 27 • 22:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Construction Waste Dumped in Babīte District

Latvian authorities have discovered illegal dumping of construction waste in Babīte District, prompting an investigation.

Feb 25 • 14:18 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Illegal landfill in Babīte municipality uncovered with a pile of construction and household waste

An illegal landfill has been discovered in Babīte municipality, where officials suspect that the waste did not originate from households but rather from targeted waste management operations.

Feb 25 • 11:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LAWMA recorded 1,023 illegal waste dumping cases in 2025 – Report

The Lagos Waste Management Authority reported over 1,000 illegal waste dumping cases in Lagos state for the year 2025, leading to legal actions against numerous offenders.

Feb 22 • 13:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Dog caught dumping trash – owner fined

A Sicilian man has been accused of training his dog to illegally dump waste, with surveillance cameras capturing the act.

Feb 21 • 16:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

New drone unit to investigate illegal waste dumping across England

The UK government has launched a new drone unit tasked with investigating illegal waste dumping, a significant problem costing the economy £1 billion annually.

Feb 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Italy intercepts more than 1,000 tons of illegal waste, mainly textiles, headed for Africa and Asia

Italy has seized over 1,000 tons of illegal waste, chiefly textiles, destined for Africa and Asia as part of a global operation led by the World Customs Organization.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Joint action catches irregular disposal of grease and garbage, in Búzios and Arraial

A joint task force uncovered significant illegal disposal of waste in Búzios and Arraial, prompting inspections and corrective measures for proper waste management.

Feb 20 • 03:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Drones armed with lasers to tackle illegal rubbish dumps

The Environment Agency in the UK is deploying laser-equipped drone squads to combat rising illegal waste dumping, amidst criticism of its enforcement capabilities.

Feb 19 • 17:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

'Prolific waste criminal' ordered to pay £1.4m for illegal dumping at 16 sites

Varun Datta, a waste broker from London, has been fined £1.4 million for illegally dumping over 4,275 tonnes of waste at various locations across England.

Feb 19 • 10:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Illegal dump to finally close after lorry tipping out waste gets stuck in mud

An illegal dump near the M25 outside Epping will be closed following a court ruling due to health and safety concerns.

Feb 18 • 15:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Polish services thwarted illegal transport of 23 tons of waste. It comes from Germany

Polish authorities recently intercepted a truck attempting to illegally transport 23 tons of plastic waste from Germany to Poland.

Feb 18 • 11:18 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Slaughter Waste Left at Recycling Station in Nässjö

A man discovered slaughter waste at a recycling station in Nässjö, leading to an investigation into illegal disposal practices.

Feb 16 • 15:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

LAWMA begins waste evacuation along Lagos–Badagry Expressway

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has started a large-scale waste evacuation operation along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway, targeting illegal dump sites and improving environmental conditions.

Feb 15 • 16:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Whoever throws trash here is an admitted cuckold': campaign against irregular disposal uses unusual signs in the interior of SP

The Palmital city government has launched a creative campaign featuring humorous signs to discourage illegal dumping and promote proper waste disposal among residents.

Feb 15 • 14:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Just a few steps away from a favorite spot of Lithuanians – an unpleasant sight: this is not the first such case

Illegal dumping of construction waste continues to plague the Varnikų Forest in the Vilnius region, threatening public safety and the recreational quality of the area.

Feb 14 • 12:36 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Anti-dumping activist fed up with illegal tyre stockpiles

An anti-dumping activist in North Queensland is urging the state government to address a significant illegal tyre dump near Townsville, emphasizing the need for a stewardship program to manage waste effectively.

Feb 13 • 21:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

This shocking illegal waste site has kept growing - despite an investigation

An illegal waste site near the M25 in the UK continues to expand despite an ongoing investigation by the Environment Agency, posing a threat to local waterways.

Feb 13 • 17:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

ICMBio notifies the Administration of Fernando de Noronha and demands a solution for the irregular accumulation of garbage

ICMBio has notified the administration of Fernando de Noronha regarding an urgent issue of illegal garbage accumulation, giving them 48 hours to respond.

Feb 12 • 17:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Media: 'aušrietis' T. Domarkas questioned in investigation regarding illegally buried hazardous waste

Lithuanian MP T. Domarkas is under investigation for possible environmental damage related to illegal waste disposal linked to his father's property.

Feb 12 • 05:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man is arrested and car seized for irregular disposal of construction materials in Maceió

A man was arrested and his vehicle was seized for illegally discarding construction waste and other materials in Maceió, Brazil.

Feb 11 • 12:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

No fewer than 447 prosecuted for dumping refuse in Lagos State

In Lagos State, 447 individuals were prosecuted in 2025 for illegal waste dumping, as reported by the Lagos State Waste Management Authority which aims to enhance enforcement against environmental offenders.

Feb 11 • 00:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: Lagos Taskforce arrests 26 miscreants for aiding illegal waste disposal, extortion racket

The Lagos State Environmental Task Force arrested 26 individuals involved in extorting money from those illegally disposing of waste.

Feb 10 • 22:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fines for irregular waste disposal total R$ 650 thousand in Teresina; more than 1,500 infractions in 2025

The city of Teresina has imposed over R$ 650,000 in fines for illegal waste disposal, recording 1,557 infractions so far in 2025.

Feb 10 • 17:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Cameras in Bad Homburg: What Helps Against Trash Offenses

The city of Bad Homburg is using cameras to monitor illegal waste disposal, but finds that they are not sufficient to address the problem.

Feb 10 • 15:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The removal of illegal waste to Germany is nearing completion after a year of negotiations; over 200 tons remain

Negotiations regarding the removal of illegal waste from Czechia to Germany are nearing completion, with only over 200 tons left to be transported.

Feb 10 • 14:38 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Marseille: five agents convicted for charging for access to a free waste disposal site

Five former agents in Marseille have been convicted for accepting illegal fees for access to a waste disposal site that was supposed to be free.

Feb 10 • 09:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Illegal waste dumping: LAWMA cracks down on Lagos Island

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has launched a crackdown on illegal waste dumping on Lagos Island, seizing waste carts and making an arrest during a nighttime enforcement operation.

Feb 9 • 01:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos seals Ladipo market over environmental violations

The Lagos State Government has sealed the Ladipo Spare Parts Market due to repeated environmental violations including illegal refuse disposal and street trading.

Feb 8 • 10:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Illegal waste from Brno-Horní Heršpice will be removed by a German company on Tuesday

A German company is set to begin the removal of illegal waste from the Brno-Horní Heršpice area on Tuesday.

Feb 7 • 08:57 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Journalist Balkūnas interrogated in court: "We did not follow people, we followed garbage!"

Journalist V. Balkūnas testified in court regarding an investigation into illegal waste management operations tied to organized crime in Lithuania.

Feb 7 • 07:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Two arrests for illegally dumping waste at six sites across the country

Two individuals have been arrested in Essex for illegally dumping waste at six locations across England, according to the Environment Agency, which has faced criticism for its enforcement speed amid budget cuts.

Feb 6 • 15:46 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Plastic, sofas, medical waste: Bosnia’s river nightmare returns

Bosnia and Herzegovina faces a severe waste crisis as thousands of cubic meters of rubbish, including plastic and medical waste, accumulate in the Drina River due to debris from illegal dumps in the region.

Feb 6 • 10:48 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

In Lithuania, 60% of used oil is 'disappearing' - experts see illegal burning

Experts are concerned that a significant portion of used motor oil is unaccounted for in Lithuania, with only 25% properly processed, leading to environmental pollution risks.

Feb 6 • 07:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Gold miner arrested with 1 ton of ore and mining machinery on farm near Raposa Serra do Sol

A 53-year-old gold miner was arrested with 1 ton of gold, charcoal, and cyanide waste while operating an illegal gold processing site near the indigenous territory of Raposa Serra do Sol.

Feb 5 • 16:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Fumes, rats and maggots: peer urges Environment Agency to clear illegal dump in Wigan

A peer has urged the Environment Agency to clear a 25,000-tonne illegal waste dump in Wigan, which poses a serious environmental hazard, especially as it is located next to a primary school.

Feb 5 • 09:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Illegal dumping of construction debris for pipelines in Thessaloniki despite a €7 million contract for their management

Illegal dumping of construction debris has been reported in Thessaloniki, contravening a €7 million contract which specified proper management of waste.

Feb 5 • 07:39 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

LAWMA seizes carts, arrests one in Lagos Island crackdown

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has confiscated multiple waste carts and arrested a person during an enforcement operation aimed at illegal waste disposal on Lagos Island.

Feb 3 • 15:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Fourth arrest made in connection with Kidlington rubbish dump

A fourth individual has been arrested in an ongoing investigation into a large illegal waste site in Kidlington, with previous arrests made for environmental and money laundering offenses.

Feb 2 • 18:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Mafia-specialized prosecutor suggests: Finnish authorities could check waste shipments to Italy

A prosecutor specialized in mafia-related cases in Finland suggests that authorities should inspect waste shipments coming from Italy, particularly in light of past illegal dumping activities by Italian companies.

Feb 2 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Fires, waste or illegal hunting: hundreds of environmental complaints paralyzed in Castilla y León due to lack of staff

The absence of legal instructors has left hundreds of environmental complaints in Castilla y León unprocessed due to staff shortages.

Jan 12 • 21:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Dealing with the problem of a wild dump in Zapruđe: 'We have set up blocks and video surveillance'

Residents of Karla Metikoša Street in Zapruđe are facing ongoing issues with increased transit traffic and illegal waste disposal that local authorities have inadequately addressed for years.

Jan 6 • 09:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Residents of Zapruđe: Redirect traffic, our small street is full of waste and trucks

Residents of Karla Metikoša Street in Zapruđe are facing ongoing issues with increased transit traffic and illegal waste dumping, which they claim are being inadequately addressed by city services.

Jan 3 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Eching: Illegal Waste Disposal Costs Driver's License

A 44-year-old man lost his driver's license after being observed illegally dumping household waste in Eching on Tuesday afternoon.

Dec 31 • 09:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Entrepreneur 'drowned' Mikulić and now they are releasing him from pre-trial detention

Entrepreneurs Josip and Monika Šincek, arrested for illegal waste disposal in Croatia, are being released from pre-trial detention with restrictions on their freedom.

Dec 30 • 15:59 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

The liquidation of the illegal dump in Brno-Horní Heršpice continues. Germany will take away another 280 tons of waste

Efforts to clear the illegal dump in Brno-Horní Heršpice are ongoing, with Germany set to remove an additional 280 tons of waste.

Dec 29 • 18:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

More than 90 locations in Croatia are suffocating in garbage: Illegal burial of medical and plastic waste in three cities

In 2025, illegal waste disposal, including hazardous types, became a critical issue in Croatia, prompting Uskok to investigate a case involving the illegal burial of thousands of cubic meters of medical and plastic waste imported from Italy and Slovenia in the cities of Varaždin, Gospić, and Benkovac.

Dec 27 • 11:11 UTC

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