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Spata: Driver arrested for illegal waste disposal
Police in Spata arrested a 59-year-old tanker driver on Monday, October 19, 2026, for the illegal disposal of liquid waste into a tank located on a private plot. The operation was conducted by the Environmental Protection Department of the Attica General Police Directorate following discrete surveillance of the site.
During the inspection, authorities discovered that sewage was leaking into the ground during the transfer process. A second tanker parked nearby was also found to be leaking waste. Environmental specialists from the East Attica Regional Unit were called to the scene to assess the damage and document the environmental violations.
Legal proceedings have been initiated against the driver and a 53-year-old company owner. The incident has raised significant concerns regarding soil pollution and risks to public health.
Entities
Attica General Police Directorate · East Attica Regional Unit · Spata
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The illegal activity involved transferring liquid waste into a tank on a private plot. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 59-year-old driver was arrested in Spata for illegal waste disposal. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 53-year-old company owner is facing legal charges. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Environmental specialists from East Attica were called to inspect the site. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Environmental Protection Department of the Attica General Police Directorate organized the operation. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sewage was observed leaking into the ground during the transfer. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A second tanker at the site was also found to be leaking waste.