Road stops catch out illegal dumpers

Road stops are being carried out as part of a new crackdown on illegal dumping in Scotland. Waste crime costs an estimated £600 million a year, including the illegal transport and dumping of waste in the country.

Hauliers travelling from across the UK are among those believed to be responsible, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said.

As well as a series of road stops, the campaign also includes site visits and awareness-raising activity with hauliers.