Ten tons of hazardous waste dumped at Attiki Odos

The pallet tanks of 10 tons containment capacity, which unknown perpetrators had dumped on the roadside, were full of oily, black tar.

Special Environment Inspectors said the material was hazardous and caused environmental pollution.

Authorities have started the hazardous waste collection and disposal procedures, while the Prosecutor for Environment was informed of the case and the Attica Police Environmental Protection Division have launched a preliminary investigation.