Published by Michele Maatouk on 20th February 2026
(Sharecast News) - A new 33-strong drone unit is being deployed to investigate the scourge of illegal waste dumping across England, the government has announced. The improvements to the investigation of illegal waste dumping - which costs the UK economy £1bn a year - come as the ringleader of a major waste crime gang was ordered to pay £1.4m after being convicted at Birmingham crown court. - Guardian