‘Police-style’ powers could be given to tackle waste crime

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'Police-style' powers could be given to tackle waste crime

Waste criminals face a major crackdown with ministers set to hand new police-like powers to the Environment Agency and its officers.

Fly-tippers could also face the prospect of points on their licence if caught illegally dumping from their cars.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/environment-agency-enforcement-officers-could-be-given-police-style-powers-to-tackle-waste-crime-13520009

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Date: March 15, 2026