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16 arrested in mega-operation by the GNR's Nature Protection Unit
The GNR arrested 16 individuals linked to companies Terra Fértil, Veolia, and Prezero Portugal on charges including fraud, money laundering, and document forgery. The suspects allegedly passed off untreated toxic wastewater sludge as organic fertilizer, distributing it across the country, including near residential areas and water sources, potentially contaminating soil with heavy metals and microorganisms.
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This criminal investigation involves the alleged distribution of hazardous waste disguised as fertilizer across the country, potentially affecting local soil and water safety near where you live.SIC NotíciasRead original ↗
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