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Man arrested in connection with Newcastle Airport waste dump

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Waste dumped at the Callerton Hill site. There is a large mound of shredded rubbish surrounding a concrete yard. A grey car is parked in the middle of it and there are trees bordering the site.

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Man arrested in connection with illegal waste dump near Newcastle Airport

Overview

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Lancashire in connection with an illegal waste dump containing approximately 400 tonnes of commercial waste at Callerton Hill near Newcastle Airport. The arrest was made following a joint operation by the Environment Agency and Lancashire Police. The site, along with two others in Peterlee and Hartlepool, was discovered in the summer, subsequently shut down, and blocked off with concrete blocks.

Key points

  • A 29-year-old man was arrested near Preston, Lancashire, by the Environment Agency and Lancashire Police.
  • The arrest is linked to an illegal waste dump containing about 400 tonnes of commercial waste at Callerton Hill near Newcastle Airport.
  • The Callerton Hill site was discovered in the summer, shut down, secured with concrete blocks, and has since been cleared by the owner.
  • The suspect has been released on bail following his arrest on Monday.
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