Environment Agency enforcement officers could be given ‘police-style’ powers to tackle waste crime
The Environment Agency (EA) could get “police-style” powers as part of a government crackdown on waste crime. The newly-announced measure, which is part of its yet-to-be published Waste Crime Action Plan targeting issues such as fly-tipping and large illegal sites, could allow enforcement officers to arrest suspected criminals without a warrant. Officials could also seize…
