4 Waste Disposal Companies in Changhua Involved in Illegal Dumping at Plant, 1 Detained
Four waste disposal companies in Changhua County were found to have illegally dumped large quantities of waste, ranging from 719.92 to 2000 cubic meters, on their plant premises. Prosecutors are investigating the case under the Waste Disposal Act, leading to one detention, 15 bails, and two residential restrictions. This illegal activity poses significant environmental pollution risks.
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(Central News Agency reporter Cheng Wei-chen, Changhua, April 15) A special task force composed of Changhua prosecutors, police, and environmental investigators launched two waves of searches, uncovering four waste disposal companies involved in illegally dumping massive amounts of waste at their plant sites. Prosecutors deemed the criminal suspicion significant, leading to the detention of one person, bail for 15 others, and residential restrictions for two.
The Changhua District Prosecutors Office issued a press release today stating that after receiving public complaints, the Changhua County Environmental Protection Bureau discovered operators illegally dumping waste within its jurisdiction. Upon receiving the report, the District Prosecutors Office immediately activated the joint prosecution, police, and environmental investigation platform for national land crime, forming a special task force to integrate intelligence and conduct in-depth investigations.
The special task force launched two search operations on the 1st and 7th, mobilizing 83 personnel to 14 locations in Changhua City, Dacun Township, and Fuxing Township, Changhua County. They found that four waste disposal companies, despite holding Class B waste disposal permits, had not applied for the establishment of storage facilities or transfer stations in accordance with the law, and had arbitrarily dumped the collected waste within their plant premises, which constitutes illegal activity.
Changhua prosecutors stated that the operators illegally dumped a massive amount of waste, ranging from approximately 719.92 cubic meters to approximately 2000 cubic meters, posing a potential significant pollution risk to the environment.
Prosecutors believe that two individuals are suspected of violating the Waste Disposal Act with serious criminal offenses and applied to the Changhua District Court for detention. One person was ordered detained, and one was released. Prosecutors also granted bail to 15 people and restricted the residence of two. They seized five tractors, seven large trucks, two small trucks, four compactors, five excavators, one forklift, and one bulldozer, among other related criminal tools.
The prosecution stated that illegal dumping and storage of waste cause environmental damage, endanger public health, and are detrimental to the sustainable development of national land. The Changhua District Prosecutors Office will continue to combine the efforts of various agencies to strictly enforce the law and urges relevant operators to engage in waste disposal and treatment operations in accordance with the law, and not to take chances. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150415
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(Central News Agency reporter Cheng Wei-chen, Changhua, April 15) A special task force composed of Changhua prosecutors, police, and environmental investigators launched two waves of searches, uncovering four waste disposal companies involved in illegally dumping massive amounts of waste at their plant sites. Prosecutors deemed the criminal suspicion significant, leading to the detention of one person, bail for 15 others, and residential restrictions for two.
The Changhua District Prosecutors Office issued a press release today stating that after receiving public complaints, the Changhua County Environmental Protection Bureau discovered operators illegally dumping waste within its jurisdiction. Upon receiving the report, the District Prosecutors Office immediately activated the joint prosecution, police, and environmental investigation platform for national land crime, forming a special task force to integrate intelligence and conduct in-depth investigations.
The special task force launched two search operations on the 1st and 7th, mobilizing 83 personnel to 14 locations in Changhua City, Dacun Township, and Fuxing Township, Changhua County. They found that four waste disposal companies, despite holding Class B waste disposal permits, had not applied for the establishment of storage facilities or transfer stations in accordance with the law, and had arbitrarily dumped the collected waste within their plant premises, which constitutes illegal activity.
Changhua prosecutors stated that the operators illegally dumped a massive amount of waste, ranging from approximately 719.92 cubic meters to approximately 2000 cubic meters, posing a potential significant pollution risk to the environment.
Prosecutors believe that two individuals are suspected of violating the Waste Disposal Act with serious criminal offenses and applied to the Changhua District Court for detention. One person was ordered detained, and one was released. Prosecutors also granted bail to 15 people and restricted the residence of two. They seized five tractors, seven large trucks, two small trucks, four compactors, five excavators, one forklift, and one bulldozer, among other related criminal tools.
The prosecution stated that illegal dumping and storage of waste cause environmental damage, endanger public health, and are detrimental to the sustainable development of national land. The Changhua District Prosecutors Office will continue to combine the efforts of various agencies to strictly enforce the law and urges relevant operators to engage in waste disposal and treatment operations in accordance with the law, and not to take chances. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150415
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FAQ
What kind of companies were busted in Changhua County?
Four waste disposal companies holding Class B waste disposal permits.
How much waste was illegally dumped?
Approximately 719.92 to 2000 cubic meters.