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Surrey Man Arrested in Major Hazardous Waste Dumping

11/25/2025

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A 39-year-old man from Surrey was arrested in connection with Britain's largest fly-tip near A34 and River Cherwell in Oxfordshire.
The 20-foot hazardous waste dump was discovered by anglers last month and contains plastic, foam, and wood.
The Environment Agency partners with law enforcement to investigate pollution that could spread downstream and harm wildlife.
Estimated removal cost exceeds the local council's annual budget, underscoring the challenge of addressing illegal dumping.

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Story summary

A 39-year-old man from Surrey was arrested in connection with Britain's largest fly-tip near A34 and River Cherwell in Oxfordshire.
The 20-foot hazardous waste dump was discovered by anglers last month and contains plastic, foam, and wood.
The Environment Agency partners with law enforcement to investigate pollution that could spread downstream and harm wildlife.
Estimated removal cost exceeds the local council's annual budget, underscoring the challenge of addressing illegal dumping.