Aspropyrgos, Greece Police Arrest Three for Illegal Waste Dumping

On the morning of 13 July 2026, police from the Waste‑Disposal Prevention Unit of the Hellenic Police stopped a vehicle in the Aspropyrgos area after observing three individuals dumping solid waste, specifically bales of rubbish, onto a vacant lot. The officers seized the vehicle and placed the three suspects in custody. They were taken to the Aspropyrgos Police Station, where a case file was opened for violations of environmental legislation. The investigation is now proceeding through the courts, and the police indicated that similar inspections will continue in the coming weeks to curb illegal dumping and protect the local environment.