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Brief
On "18/10/2024", the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affair issued an update regarding "Nine imprisoned for operating illegal Lincolnshire waste site". The defendants were sentenced to a collective 11 years of imprisonment at Nottingham Crown Court.
The investigation, named Operation Lord, led to the arrest and prosecution of 12 individuals and one company, with 10 pleading guilty. The court found that the offending was deliberate and had caused significant harm to the environment and nearby residents.
The site's operators were described as having sought financial gain at the cost of the environment and local communities. The case highlights the importance of environmental protection and the need for effective waste management practices.
The defendants' sentences reflect the severity of their offenses, with some receiving lengthy prison terms.
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