Raid on behalf: Large environmental offense in NRW revealed!

The investigation is directed against more than 30 accused who are suspected of having illegally disposed of tons of tons of tons and waste as part of an organized criminal network. These illegal activities should be connected to previous measures in September 2024 and January 2025. The suspects include transport companies in the building materials sector and those responsible for waste disposal companies.

inadequate disposal of loaded material

A central accusation is that polluted soils were deliberately disposed of as supposedly unencumbered in different locations, including the Garzweiler open -cast mine and several construction sites. In addition, there is a suspicion in the room that acceptance points have used fake or incorrect cradle and delivery notes to pretend that proper disposal.

Extensive research has shown that the accused have also obtained incorrect or fake floor analyzes. These practices could indicate a far -reaching network, which also involves employees of construction companies who have placed disposal orders. The allegations contain serious environmental criminal traps as well as gang and commercial fraud and also bribery in business traffic.

Investigations and coordination

As early as September 2024 and January 2025, large -scale search measures took place in this context. The findings from these actions led to indications of extensive relationships and organized structures. As a result, the investigative commissions at the LKA NRW and the Recklinghausen police headquarters were increased, and another commission was set up in the district police authority Euskirchen.