An investigation has launched in Cookstown over potential waste crime.
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA), supported by PSNI, undertook under warrant an intrusive site survey on lands in the Cookstown area. The investigation concerns allegations that waste was being treated, kept or disposed of on the site.
A spokesperson for NIEA said: "It can be confirmed that controlled waste was found on the site. This consisted of mixed household and commercial waste including plastic food packaging, paper, textiles and trommel fines.
"A polluting leachate was also identified emanating from the body of controlled waste. As the investigation remains ongoing, it is not possible to make any further comment."
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