Companies targeted over illegal waste dumping

Officers targeted companies dumping waste illegally in Pershore and Peopleton

Companies accused of dumping waste illegally have been targeted by the Environment Agency (EA).

In a joint initiative with West Mercia Police, HM Revenue & Customs and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, the EA identified businesses responsible for unlawfully discarding waste in Pershore and Peopleton, in Worcestershire on Thursday.

In a statement on social media platform X, the EA said those responsible had been identified and action had been taken.

"This sends a clear message to others thinking about doing it in the future - don't," the statement said.