# AlbChrome environmental investigation in Elbasan > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/albchrome-environmental-investigation-in-elbasan > Updated: 2026-11-06T20:08:17.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Elbasan Prosecutor’s Office launched a criminal investigation into AlbChrome following a report from the National Environmental Agency (AKM). The agency identified serious pollution at the site of the former Metallurgical Combine, where industrial waste from binder dusts had allegedly been accumulated in an open environment for years without safety measures. The AKM classified these materials as high-risk due to potentially carcinogenic components. Prosecutor Kreshnik Ajazi formed a special investigative group to document the environmental state and determine responsibility for the mismanagement of hazardous wastes. Subsequently, authorities seized over 300 tons of dust from the Albchrome ferrochrome plant to serve as evidence. This action followed a suspension of activities by the National Inspectorate of Territory Protection, which found that 318 tons of hazardous waste were being deposited without valid contracts for disposal or processing. The seized material remains in the custody of Albchrome shpk, which is legally required to preserve it for the investigation. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-06: Elbasan prosecutors seize 300 tons of hazardous waste from Albchrome Albanian prosecutors have seized 300 tons of hazardous, potentially carcinogenic dust from the Albchrome ferrochrome plant in Elbasan as part of a criminal investigation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elbasan-prosecutors-seize-300-tons-of-hazardous-waste-from-albchrome ### 2026-10-31: AlbChrome faces investigation for alleged environmental pollution in Elbasan Albanian prosecutors are investigating AlbChrome for allegedly depositing high-risk, potentially carcinogenic industrial waste in Elbasan without proper safety measures. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/albchrome-faces-investigation-for-alleged-environmental-pollution-in-elbasan --- Cite as: AlbChrome environmental investigation in Elbasan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/albchrome-environmental-investigation-in-elbasan