Bavarian Police Probe Illegal Waste Dumping in Veldensteiner Forest and Amberg

On July 11 2026, police in Pegnitz discovered about 200‑300 kg of glass wool illegally dumped on a parking area and in the adjacent Veldensteiner Forest. The regulated insulation material was later removed by the Bayreuth road authority, and investigators are asking the public for witnesses, providing the hotline 09241 / 99060.

In a separate case, the city of Amberg reported illegal disposal of plant stones and dried shrubs on a municipal plot in its industrial area Nord between late June and early July. The Liegenschaftsamt has appealed for information about vehicles or persons observed near the site, reachable at 09621 / 10‑1265. Both incidents are treated as environmental crimes, with authorities seeking community assistance to identify the responsible parties.