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A man in his 20s from Cornwall was arrested on Wednesday 5 August 2026 during an Environment Agency-led operation targeting illegal waste activities at a site near Camborne. The investigation is being conducted in partnership with Cornwall Council, which is separately examining offences at another location. Devon and Cornwall Police assisted in the arrest, which follows previous enforcement actions at the Camborne site, including the issuance of Illegal Waste Stop Letters to relevant parties.

The suspect faces allegations of environmental offences as part of the ongoing investigation. The Environment Agency stated that the arrest is a critical step in gathering new evidence and advancing the case. Authorities emphasised their commitment to the government’s Waste Crime Action Plan and the agency’s 10 Point Plan, which outline a zero-tolerance approach to waste crime and enhanced enforcement powers.

The Camborne site contains approximately 50,000 tonnes of predominantly inert construction waste, which has been the focus of prior regulatory action. The Environment Agency previously intervened to halt large-scale waste deposits at the location. Investigators are continuing to pursue lines of inquiry to address potential breaches of environmental regulations.

Members of the public can report suspected waste crime to the Environment Agency’s 24-hour incident hotline at 0800 807060 or anonymously via Crimestoppers. The agency urged vigilance in reporting illegal activities to support ongoing enforcement efforts against waste crime across the region.