Police raid targets illegal waste dumping network in Girona

The Civil Guard dismantles an organization that buried 46,000 tons of waste with ramifications in the province.

Generic image of piled waste in an illegal landfill.
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Generic image of piled waste in an illegal landfill.

The Civil Guard has dismantled a network dedicated to illegal waste dumping, which buried approximately 46,000 tons of waste. The police operation has ramifications in the Girona region.

A significant police operation, led by the Civil Guard, has put an end to a criminal network involved in illegal waste dumping. Preliminary information suggests this organization was responsible for burying a massive amount of waste, estimated at around 46,000 tons.
Investigations indicate that the network's activities extended across various areas, with specific ramifications in the Girona regions. This police action highlights the issue of illegal dumping and its environmental impact.
The news, published on July 13, 2026, underscores the scale of waste managed irregularly by this organization.