Fly-tipping gang sentenced for massive London waste-dumping spree after Environment Agency probe
Four men have been sentenced for a year-long fly-tipping operation across London, following an investigation by the Environment Agency. They were found guilty of conspiracy to illegally dump controlled waste at multiple sites, including locations in Croydon and Colliers Wood. The gang used tipper trucks to dump waste such as tyres and construction debris while attempting to conceal their identities.
- ▪Patrick Doherty was jailed for 28 months, while Martin Ward received an 18-month sentence.
- ▪Michael Ward and Simon O’Donnell were given 14-month suspended sentences for two years.
- ▪The clean-up at one site in Croydon cost £300,000 after the gang threatened staff and damaged security equipment.
- ▪CCTV footage, council cameras, and police body-worn video helped identify the men despite their efforts to hide.
- ▪The Environment Agency reported that around a fifth of all UK waste is illegally managed, with criminal operations becoming more sophisticated.
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