Yahoo News This is what fly tipping on an industrial scale looks like as man arrested
A man has been arrested after over 100 tonnes of waste was found dumped.
Lancashire Police arrested a 36-year-old man last week (Friday, May 10) on suspicion of fly tipping offences, driving whilst disqualified and possession of a Class A drug, after over 100 tonnes of waste was dumped in Ormskirk. Officers also seized a vehicle at the scene.
The waste that was dumped is believed to be hazardous to nature and pictures show the horror state the waste was left in. A man has since been released on bail as enquiries continue.
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A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "Recently you may have heard about fly tipping on an industrial scale on Blackacre Lane, Ormskirk with upwards of 100 tonnes of waste being deposited on land, some of which is of a hazardous nature.
"On Friday, (10th May, 2024), the South Rural Task force arrested a 36 year old man from Liverpool on suspicion of fly tipping offences, driving whilst disqualified and possession of a Class A drug. A vehicle was also seized at the scene.
"He has since been released on bail whilst enquiries continue."
PC Luke Gallagher from the South Rural Task Force, said: "Fly tipping impacts the local area, the local community and the landowner with significant costs involved to clear the mess left behind.
"We will continue to tackle this by working with the Environment Agency to establish where waste has come from and bring the offenders to justice. If you have any information about fly tipping, please email southrtf@lancashire.police.uk"
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