Seventeen employees of cleaning service of the Municipality of Milos, aged 42 to 66, arrested on Tuesday, August 12, accused of being charged with pollution and degradation of the environment. A relevant case file was filed against them, following a coordinated ELAS operation.

According to the police statement, this action is part of an investigation of a complaint for an illegal landfill in Milos. Under the supervision of a prosecutor and at lunchtime, his police officers Apple Six garbage trucks found in Friligos, in which a total of fifteen people were carrying. Employees were identified when they were doing deposition of solid municipal waste In addition to the bounded space of uncontrolled waste disposal (CHADA).

Police immediately proceeded to immobilize the vehicles and the arrest of workers, who were taken to the local police station.

Findings of competent services after arrest

Subsequently, an autopsy was carried out by employees of the Department of Infrastructure and the Environment of the IP. Milos, as well as the Directorate -General for Sustainable Development and Innovation of the South Aegean Region. The competent authorities found clear indications deposit At a point that causes degradation and pollution of the environment in the area.

The analysis of the data led the authorities to conclude that there were violations of the legislation on environmental protection and the management-launch of waste. According to the official briefing, in addition to the 15 employees, two representatives of the local government were arrested, with investigations continuing to complete the case.