A VAN was seized after it was caught fly-tipping on CCTV in Bulford.
The vehicle was taken from an Amesbury address on January 10 after a joint operation involving Wiltshire Council and Wiltshire Police.
It had been captured on CCTV being used to fly-tip commercial waste on a public right of way in Bulford and was seized under the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
The council can hold any seized vehicles for up to 15 days while investigations take place and if legal proceedings are initiated, the vehicle may be retained for the duration of the investigation before a magistrate decides whether the vehicle will be returned to the owner.
At this stage, if a decision is made not to return the vehicle to the owner, it could result in the vehicle being crushed or sold.
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Councillor Nick Holder, cabinet member for highways at the council, said: “I would like to thank Wiltshire Police for their assistance in this case, this is a great example of our officers and police colleagues working together to combat environmental crime in Wiltshire.
“Fly-tipping is a key priority for us as a council and we are working hard to try and eradicate it across the county and prosecute those responsible. Not only is it a criminal offence but it can be a real blight on our communities.
“Where we come across evidence that a vehicle may have been used for fly-tipping, we will use our legal powers to seize it.
“If it is found that the owner is engaging in fly-tipping or transporting waste without the correct waste carrier documentation, we will look to extend these powers to either crush or sell the vehicle.
“We hope that this seizure will act as a stark warning to anyone who may be tempted to fly-tip waste or to use unlicensed waste carriers.”
Inspector Andy Lemon, of Wiltshire Police’s Rural Crime Team, added: “Wiltshire Police work closely with Wiltshire Council, carrying out joint operations throughout the year across the county to prevent fly tipping, and hold those responsible to account.
“Fly tipping is a priority for rural crime teams nationally, and we remain committed to working with the local authorities to prevent fly tipping from taking place, as we understand the negative implications this can have on our communities.
“Householders and businesses have a duty of care to ensure that if using a rubbish clearance service that their waste is transferred only by collectors with a valid waste carrier’s licence.”
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