Environment Agency enforcement officers could be given 'police-style' powers to tackle waste crime

People breaking rubbish rules could lose bank accounts under tough change

The Government is looking to give new 'police powers' to civil officers dealing with 'waste crime'

Environment Agency enforcement officers could be given 'police-style' powers to tackle waste crime

The newly-announced measure, which will be included in the government's yet-to-be published Waste Crime Action Plan, could enable enforcement officers to arrest suspected criminals without a warrant.

Fly-tipping: Plan to give environment officers police-style powers

The move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those suspected of criminality.

'Police-style' powers given to EA officers to crack down on dumping

Waste crime costs the economy £1 billion every year, with the networks behind this criminality causing harm to communities and environment

Ministers consider granting Environment Agency police-style powers to tackle waste crime

The UK Government is considering granting the Environment Agency ‘police-style’ powers to tackle waste. As part of the plans, enforcement officers would be able to arrest suspected criminals, as well as seize assets and search premises without a warrant. Waste criminals caught transporting and dealing with waste illegally could face up to five years in prison under the plans. Anyone convicted of fly-tipping could also receive penalty points on t…

Environment Agency to receive ‘police-like’ powers to fight waste crime

MRW Environment Agency to receive ‘police-like’ powers to fight waste crime Expanded abilities to tackle illegal activities are explored as the Government says fly-tippers could lose licenses under new Waste Crime Action PlanEnvironment Agency to receive ‘police-like’ powers to fight waste crime Daniel Bosley