Elbasan prosecutors seize 300 tons of hazardous waste from Albchrome

The Elbasan Prosecutor's Office has seized over 300 tons of dust extracted from the Albchrome ferrochrome plant in Albania. The material, classified as highly harmful and potentially carcinogenic by the National Environmental Agency (AKM), has been impounded as material evidence for a criminal investigation.

The seizure follows a suspension of activities by the National Inspectorate of Territory Protection after it was discovered that 318 tons of hazardous waste were being deposited without safety conditions or valid contracts for disposal, evaporation, or processing.

While the prosecutors have ordered the seizure to verify facts for the criminal investigation, the material has been left in the custody of Albchrome shpk, which is legally obligated to preserve and present the substance when requested by the authorities.