A 42-year-old resident was arrested in Heraklion on charges of polluting the sea with scrap metal and old iron waste. The suspect is accused of dumping metal debris into the marine area of Ammoudara, causing significant contamination to the coastal waters.
Authorities arrested the individual following investigation into the pollution incident in the Ammoudara region. The case highlights ongoing environmental concerns regarding illegal dumping in Crete's coastal areas. Environmental protection teams have launched further investigations to assess the extent of the damage caused by the illegal disposal of waste materials.