An illegal landfill site for hazardous waste was discovered and seized on the outskirts of Cagliari by the Carabinieri of the Ecological Operations Unit together with colleagues from the Sant'Avendrace Station and the XI Helicopter Unit.

A huge area, approximately 20,000 square meters, filled with hazardous and non-hazardous waste , which was also buried. Packaging containing hazardous substances, uncleaned end-of-life vehicles, and construction and demolition waste .

The impact on the environment and the surrounding area is very serious; the Carabinieri speak of environmental damage amounting to hundreds of thousands of euros .

Investigators found it while investigating the activities of several construction companies based on the outskirts of Cagliari. In addition to the precautionary seizure, three people were charged , all believed to be involved in the management and use of that area.

The owners of the companies that operate on the land have been ordered to provide, at their own expense, complete cleanup and restoration of the site. This cleanup will be closely monitored by the military, ensuring compliance with all regulations.

(Unioneonline/L)

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