One person has been arrested as part of a targeted crackdown on fly-tipping and waste crime across the borough.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is working alongside Cheshire Constabulary and the Environment Agency on Operation Flycatcher - a multi-agency initiative focused on tackling illegal waste activity.

During the operation, council enforcement officers investigated reported fly-tipping sites, gathering evidence to help identify those responsible. Officers also carried out door-to-door enquiries and contacted nearby residents to appeal for information.

As a direct result of this work, a suspect who had previously failed to appear in court in connection with a fly-tipping case was arrested and brought before magistrates.

Alongside investigations at fly-tipping sites, officers carried out targeted stop-checks on commercial vehicles.

These checks ensured that anyone transporting waste held the correct licences and documentation, while police vehicle inspectors also assessed whether vehicles were roadworthy.

Councillor Stuart Bingham said: "Our enforcement officers are working tirelessly to track down those responsible for this grotesque crime, which blights our communities and our countryside.

"Cheshire West and Chester is not a place where those who deliberately flout waste regulations will be welcomed. Operation Flycatcher is one of a number of innovative approaches we are taking to deal with these crimes.

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"Fly-tipping has a real impact on residents and taxpayers, and we will not tolerate it. We urge anyone with information about fly-tipping in their area to report it so that we can take action."