A man in his 20s from Cornwall was arrested on 5 August 2026 as part of an Environment Agency investigation into illegal waste activities near Camborne. The operation, involving Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall Council, targeted a site with approximately 50,000 tonnes of inert construction waste. The Environment Agency previously issued Illegal Waste Stop Letters to the landowner, hauliers, and operator. Tim de Winton, Area Environment Manager, stated the arrest supports the government’s Waste Crime Action Plan and the Agency’s 10 Point Plan, emphasizing zero-tolerance enforcement. Information about the case can be reported to the Environment Agency’s 24-hour hotline or anonymously via Crimestoppers. The investigation continues with further actions planned.
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