Giugliano—Preventive seizure of an entire agricultural plot in the Santa Patena area, in the Giugliano countryside in Campania. The measure was triggered by the Carabinieri Forestry Unit of Marcianise (Caserta), who inspected an area where, in previous days, illegal waste burning had occurred.
During the inspections, according to findings on site, it was discovered that an uncontrolled dump of hazardous and non-hazardous waste had been mixed together. Among the materials found were damaged polyethylene ducts, plastic packaging, and containers believed to be expired pesticides; one of these was reportedly labeled "poisonous."
The waste was exposed to the elements and placed directly on bare ground. The pile's shape and proximity to the area already affected by the fire would also have highlighted a real risk of further fires, given the highly flammable nature of the material.
With the support of the Municipality's Technical Office, the military traced the ownership of the land. Recognizing the possibility of illegal management of special waste—including concurrent storage and unauthorized mixing, as well as illegal combustion—the Forestry Carabinieri then proceeded to seize the entire agricultural land, approximately
4.100 square meters, and the pile of waste.
Investigations are underway to identify those responsible. Investigators raise environmental and health concerns related to waste fires, especially plastic, which can release dioxins and furans: toxic and persistent substances that can bioaccumulate in the food chain.
Source EDITORIAL TEAM
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