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Massive Illegal Dump Cleared Near River Cherwell | Belfast News
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A colossal illegal dump near the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire—stretching 150 meters and weighing 22,704 tons of trash including tires and plastic—has been cleared after five months of intensive cleanup costing $6 million. The site, larger than Wembley Stadium, was sealed with concrete blocks and padlocked gates to prevent future dumping. Sparked by public outrage last year and labeled a critical environmental incident, the operation averted river contamination thanks to protective barriers. Now, the Environment Agency is pursuing criminal charges against four suspects, aiming to recover costs and deter waste crime using drones and nationwide cleanup efforts targeting other massive illegal dumps across the UK.
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