Lorry seized in investigation into huge illegal waste dump in Bradford
The HGV was located in Todmorden earlier this week
The Environment Agency has seized a lorry they believe was involved in the illegally dumping of waste at a site in Bradford.
Investigators have been working with Police and Bradford Council to trace those responsible for the dump off Midland Road, close to Valley Parade.
The site was first reported on July 1 and has since been sealed off.
It's believed to include both household and business waste, with links to organised crime being looked into.
The HGV was seized at a rural location between Todmorden and Bacup on the border of Yorkshire and Lancashire on Wednesday.
Ben Hocking, Area Environment Manager at the Environment Agency, said:
“Our investigation into this disgusting illegal dumping continues at pace.
“We are following a number of leads and this has included seizing an HGV connected to waste movements.
“Waste crime will not be tolerated and we’ll continue to work closely with our partners to track down those involved.”