What are the security concerns at the Mobuoy dump site?

Security at the Mobuoy dump site is a major concern due to ongoing unauthorized access, fly-tipping, and anti-social behaviour.

How large is the Mobuoy illegal dump site?

The Mobuoy illegal dump site covers over 100 acres and contains an estimated 1.6 million tonnes of waste.

What action is being demanded for the Mobuoy site?

Councillors are demanding urgent action for the Mobuoy site, including enhanced security measures like perimeter fencing and surveillance.

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Europe's largest illegal dump: urgent action demanded

29 Jan

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Summary

Councillors demand urgent action to secure the contaminated Mobuoy dump.
The illegal dump site spans over 100 acres and contains 1.6m tonnes of waste.
Concerns grow over security breaches, fly-tipping, and anti-social behaviour.

Europe's largest illegal dump: urgent action demanded

Councillors have urgently called for enhanced security measures at the Mobuoy dump in County Londonderry, a site recognized as one of Europe's most extensive illegal waste disposal locations. Discovered in 2013, this contaminated site covers more than 100 acres.

Investigations indicate the presence of approximately 1.6 million tonnes of waste. Some waste dates back to the 1960s, but a significant portion is linked to an illegal operation between 2011 and 2013.

Last year, two men were jailed for environmental crimes on an industrial scale, related to the illegal dumping. Their actions were motivated by substantial financial gain, with potential profits estimated at over £30 million for one company.