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Wales Online
30-05-2025
- Wales Online
Fly-tippers who dumped rubbish at beauty spot caught after bags were searched
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Fly-tippers who dumped waste at a North Wales beauty spot were busted after investigators checked what was in the bags. In November last year, six bags of waste were found dumped on land at Moel Famau. After the bags were searched, personal items were discovered which linked the haul back to Barhan Fakraden and Paige Brittles. The pair, of Ruthin, initially claimed a business had been contracted to remove their rubbish. But further investigations "cast doubt" on this claim, and the pair were prosecuted as part of an investigation led by Fly Tipping Action Wales, in conjunction with Natural Resources Wales (NRW). Fakraden, 38, and Brittles, 27, pleaded guilty to offences under Section 33 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 at Llandudno Magistrates Court on May 27. Brittles was ordered to pay a total of £938, while Fakraden received a £1,830 penalty. A Natural Resources Wales [NRW] spokesperson said: "The fly-tipping incident came to light on 11 November 2024, when a ranger from Dee Valley National Landscape discovered six bags of dumped waste on NRW-managed land at Moel Famau. The bags were retrieved and taken to Loggerheads Country Park, where identifying materials were found among the rubbish – including packaging and personal items linking the waste to the two defendants. "Following initial contact from NRW officers, both individuals failed to attend voluntary interviews at Denbigh Police Station. They were later issued with statutory notices requiring them to attend on 19 December 2024. During these formal interviews, neither could give a satisfactory explanation as to how their waste ended up at the site. "While both claimed that a business had been contracted to remove their rubbish, it was discovered that the supposed arrangement only began on the day of the interviews, casting doubt on their statements." Neil Harrison, Team Leader for Fly-tipping Action Wales, added: 'Fly-tipping is a criminal offence that damages our environment, costs taxpayers money, and puts people and wildlife at risk. "This successful prosecution sends a clear message that we take these incidents seriously and will not hesitate to take action against those who show such disregard for our natural places. We'd like to thank our partners at Dee Valley National Landscape and North Wales Police for their support in this investigation.' You can sign up for all the latest court stories here Find crime figures for your area
North Wales Live
30-05-2025
- North Wales Live
Fly-tippers who dumped rubbish at beauty spot caught after bags were searched
Fly-tippers who dumped waste at a North Wales beauty spot were busted after investigators checked what was in the bags. In November last year, six bags of waste were found dumped on land at Moel Famau. After the bags were searched, personal items were discovered which linked the haul back to Barhan Fakraden and Paige Brittles. The pair, of Ruthin, initially claimed a business had been contracted to remove their rubbish. But further investigations "cast doubt" on this claim, and the pair were prosecuted as part of an investigation led by Fly Tipping Action Wales, in conjunction with Natural Resources Wales (NRW). Fakraden, 38, and Brittles, 27, pleaded guilty to offences under Section 33 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 at Llandudno Magistrates Court on May 27. Brittles was ordered to pay a total of £938, while Fakraden received a £1,830 penalty. A Natural Resources Wales [NRW] spokesperson said: "The fly-tipping incident came to light on 11 November 2024, when a ranger from Dee Valley National Landscape discovered six bags of dumped waste on NRW-managed land at Moel Famau. The bags were retrieved and taken to Loggerheads Country Park, where identifying materials were found among the rubbish – including packaging and personal items linking the waste to the two defendants. "Following initial contact from NRW officers, both individuals failed to attend voluntary interviews at Denbigh Police Station. They were later issued with statutory notices requiring them to attend on 19 December 2024. During these formal interviews, neither could give a satisfactory explanation as to how their waste ended up at the site. "While both claimed that a business had been contracted to remove their rubbish, it was discovered that the supposed arrangement only began on the day of the interviews, casting doubt on their statements." Neil Harrison, Team Leader for Fly-tipping Action Wales, added: 'Fly-tipping is a criminal offence that damages our environment, costs taxpayers money, and puts people and wildlife at risk. "This successful prosecution sends a clear message that we take these incidents seriously and will not hesitate to take action against those who show such disregard for our natural places. We'd like to thank our partners at Dee Valley National Landscape and North Wales Police for their support in this investigation.'
