Joint operation targets fly-tipping and waste crime in Chester
On Tuesday (29 April) officers from across the force targeted waste crime in Chester and surrounding areas.
Cheshire Constabulary's Rural Crime Team is investigating large-scale waste crime and fly tipping.
Across the course of the day, dozens of commercial and waste carrier vehicles were stopped and checked.
One vehicle was seized for having no insurance, with another given a prohibition notice for being in a dangerous condition.
Numerous TORS (traffic offence reports) issues were handed out for an array of offences, including illegal tyres and insecure loads.
A number of vehicles were weighed to ensure they were complying with weight regulations - with enforcement action taken by Chester West and Chester Council waste enforcement officers, alongside the Environment Agency.
Constable Peter Moss said: "Some people may believe that fly tipping does not harm anyone, however this is far from the truth.
"Not only does it cause a blight on our landscape, but it also costs taxpayers thousands of pounds to clear up.
"We are working closely with the local authority and partner agencies to tackle this issue and make Cheshire West a hostile environment for those involved in the movement of illegal waste.
"As part of our ongoing efforts to both prevent people from committing waste crime and hold those who do to account we also need support from residents.
"If you need to dispose of any waste, ensure that you use a legitimate waste removal company and always ask to see their licence.
"Some people can claim to have a licence to get rid of waste but have no intention of doing things correctly, often charging bargain prices to get rid of your rubbish, only for it to end up dumped somewhere it should not be.
"If the waste is tracked down to you, what started off as a good deal could end up as a hefty fine - even if you weren't the one who dumped the waste.
"We will continue these joint days of action in the future, as we remain committed on tackling this issue and ensuring our landscapes do not become ruined by waste crime."
Officers worked alongside the Environment Agency, Cheshire West and Chester Council waste enforcement officers and the National Construction and Agricultural Theft Team (NCATT).
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