Three men arrested in connection with Hoads Wood illegal waste dumping
Published: February 6, 2025 at 4:56 pm
Three men have been arrested in connection with the illegal dumping of waste at Hoads Wood in Essex.
The arrests were made on Tuesday, February 5, following a joint investigation by the Environment Agency and Essex Police.
The men, who are all aged in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of waste offences. They have been bailed until a later date.
The investigation was launched in October 2022 after the Environment Agency received reports of fly-tipping at Hoads Wood.
Officers from the Environment Agency and Essex Police have been working together to identify those responsible for the illegal dumping.
The Environment Agency has also been working with the landowner to clear the waste from the site.
The Environment Agency is urging the public to report any suspicious activity or fly-tipping to the agency’s hotline on 0800 80 70 60.
A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said:
“Fly-tipping is a serious crime and we will not hesitate to take action against those responsible.
“We are grateful for the public’s help in reporting these incidents and we would urge anyone who sees fly-tipping to report it to us.”
A spokesperson for Essex Police said:
“We are working closely with the Environment Agency to tackle fly-tipping in Essex.
“We will not tolerate this type of crime and we will do everything we can to bring those responsible to justice.”
Three men arrested in connection with Hoads Wood illegal waste dumping
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