Investigation launched after 30,000 tonnes of rubbish dumped at protected site - 'Sickening!'

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Investigation launched after 30,000 tonnes of rubbish dumped at protected site - 'Sickening!'.

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Environmental authorities have opened an investigation after approximately 30,000 tonnes of household rubbish were discovered illegally dumped at a protected nature site in Leicestershire.The waste was found at Cave's Inn Pits, located close to the village of Shawell, which is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.Aerial photographs reveal shredded refuse covering an area roughly the size of a football pitch at the scenic location.Officers from the Environment Agency and Natural England visited the site last week following complaints from nearby residents about foul odours.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Investigators discovered the rubbish had been layered with soil, suggesting a deliberate attempt to hide the illegal dumping operation.Ian Jones, Area Director for the West Midlands at the Environment Agency, condemned the incident in stark terms: "This is a sickening case of large-scale illegal waste dumping, and we share the public's disgust."He confirmed that a joint...

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