Dartford Borough Council and Kent Police have locked horns with illegal waste carriers – and won. Two men caught transporting scrap metal without licences face hefty fines after joint operations this year.
Scrap Metal Scandal: Two Men Caught Red-Handed
Armando Grecu, 26, from Ilford, was nabbed outside Mead Road shops in Dartford on May 14 during Op Assist. Driving a vehicle loaded with scrap metal, Grecu had no waste carrier’s licence.
He added, “Op Assist is a strong partnership with Kent Police and we expect more results like this going forward.”
Police Tough on Environmental Crime
Police Sergeant Molly Irwin from Kent Police weighed in: “Targeting illegal waste carriers helps prevent fly-tipping and protects our environment. These crimes damage our countryside, hurt local communities, and undercut lawful businesses.”
“By cracking down on offenders, we’re sending a clear message that environmental crime won’t be tolerated.”
