Information sought following fly-tips in East Herts
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Police are currently investigating after two large fly-tips were discovered on farmland in rural East Herts.
Overnight on Friday into Saturday (4 - 5 October), macerated waste was dumped on land off the A10 in Chipping, just north of Buntingford.
Another tip had previously been reported in Hay Street, Braughing, overnight between 24 and 25 September.
Officers are working alongside colleagues from East Herts Council, as well as the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and Environment Agency to identify those responsible.
Neighbourhood Sergeant David Miller said: “Fly-tipping has a devastating impact on rural communities, particularly on farmers and landowners who have to shoulder the huge financial costs associated with getting it removed. It can also impact food production and causes harm to the environment.
“Alongside our partner agencies, we’re conducting extensive enquiries to identify those responsible. As part of this, we’re asking anyone with information which may assist us to please get in touch.
“Did you see anyone acting suspiciously in the affected locations around the times stated? Did you capture any dash cam footage of large vehicles travelling in the area?
“Any information at all could prove key to progressing enquiries.”
He added: “Proactive patrols will continue across rural areas and we’re urging anyone who witnesses any suspicious activity to please call 999 straight away. We’d rather attend and establish that everything is in order, than miss an opportunity to catch a criminal in the act.
“We’re also encouraging landowners and farmers to secure their land as best they can. Ensure good quality locks are in place and that entrances are blocked to try and prevent access.”
You can report information online, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.
Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form.
