French-Spanish operation targets hazardous waste trafficking network: four arrested
Europol
International cooperation between French and Spanish authorities, supported by Europol, has resulted in the arrest of four suspects in Spain involved in the smuggling of hazardous construction waste. The investigation focused on an alleged cross-border network that illegally transported tonnes of demolition waste from France to Spain, posing serious risks to public health and the environment. During the coordinated action day, simultaneous operations were conducted across several regions in France, and in Barcelona and its outskirts. In addition to the arrests, authorities seized large quantities of electronic devices and documentation across 20 locations in France and four in Spain.
