Dubai Police seize 17 tankers, charge 18 suspects over illegal dumping of hazardous waste
Dubai: Dubai Police has taken legal action against 18 suspects and confiscated 17 tankers after they were caught dumping sewage, petrochemical waste and other harmful materials outside approved disposal sites across the emirate. The cases were uncovered in the first six months of 2026 by the Environmental Crimes Section of Dubai Police's Economic Crimes Department, part of the General Department…
A bloody shootout erupted at an illegal mining site in Behenase, located near Awiregya in the Kwahu West Municipality. Two individuals were shot and are receiving medical care at Holy Family Hospital in Nkawkaw. A third victim suffered severe injuries to the genital area and is also being treated. The motive behind the attack remains unknown, but the incident has reignited fears over the violence and insecurity that often accompany illegal mining.
Assembly Member Sampson Tenkoang has implored National Security and other law enforcement bodies to ramp up their efforts to eradicate illegal mining in the region. He emphasized that this is not the first such occurrence. Family members of the injured are demanding justice and are urging authorities to apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators.
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- Dubai Police take action against 18 suspects accused of dumping harmful waste thenationalnews.com
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