# Environmental crime investigations in Germany

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/environmental-crime-investigations-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-10-25T03:30:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Germany are conducting various investigations into illegal waste disposal. In mid-October, police reported two separate incidents: the dumping of over 100 old tires in Laderholz and the illegal disposal of construction debris near a forest in Mochental, Baden-Württemberg.

In North Rhine-Westphalia, a larger-scale investigation known as the ‘Boden NRW’ complex is targeting the illegal dumping of tons of pollutant-contaminated soil. Prosecutors are investigating more than 40 suspects, many from the construction materials sector, regarding activities at various locations including the Garzweiler open-cast mine. The investigation includes allegations of forging delivery documents to avoid disposal costs and suspected commercial bribery. To date, two indictments have been issued as part of this ongoing inquiry.

## Claims

- More than 40 people are under investigation for illegal toxic waste disposal in North Rhine-Westphalia. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Twelve suspects are being investigated specifically regarding the Garzweiler mine complex. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- A managing director from Grevenbroich and his son are among those suspected of forging thousands of delivery documents. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Authorities are investigating construction managers for suspected commercial bribery. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Two indictments have been filed as part of the ‘Boden NRW’ investigation. (corroborated by 7 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: North Rhine-Westphalia prosecutors investigate toxic waste scandal

German prosecutors are investigating over 40 suspects for the illegal dumping of contaminated soil across North Rhine-Westphalia, including the Garzweiler mine.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-rhine-westphalia-prosecutors-investigate-toxic-waste-scandal

### 2026-10-14: Police investigate illegal waste disposal in Germany and Baden-Württemberg

Police are investigating two environmental crimes in Germany: the dumping of over 100 tires in Laderholz and the illegal disposal of construction debris near Mochental.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-investigate-illegal-waste-disposal-in-germany-and-baden-wrttemberg

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