Arrest following illegal construction waste dumping

Yarra Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a man following an investigation into illegal dumping of construction waste across Melbourne’s western suburbs.

It is alleged numerous unauthorised truckloads of construction waste were dumped across various sites belonging to a construction company in Richmond, between 2020 and 2023.

Detectives will allege those who dumped the waste would receive a payment for their involvement, which subsequently cost the construction company almost $2 million to clear from their sites.

Investigators executed a search warrant at a property in Canadian and arrested a 46-year-old Ballarat man on 7 May.

He was interviewed and released pending further enquiries.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information in relation to illegal waste dumping is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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