Chemical barrels in Freiburg illegally disposed of-police are looking for witnesses!

Chemical barrels in Freiburg illegally disposed of-police are looking for witnesses!

In a shocking incident, at least twelve large barrels with dangerous chemicals were illegally disposed of in the Emmendingen region. The barrels, each holding 250 liters, were discovered in mid -October in two different places along the streets L 110 and K 5100. This criminal action could have serious consequences for the environment, since some of the barrels have been damaged and their toxic content has already expired in the ground.

The Freiburg police are alerted and urgently is looking for witnesses who can provide information about the perpetrators or the origin of the chemicals. The barrels that were filled with dangerous substances such as phenylchlor formiat and surfactant solutions were presumably tipped out of a vehicle into the embankment. The investigators suspect that the perpetrators had local knowledge and carefully selected the drop -off bodies.

Investigations run at full speed

The police have already found that some of the barrels have been stored since 2008 and may no longer be used for the original purpose. The labels were removed, which indicates that the perpetrators were not fully aware of the dangers. The rescue of the barrels from the inaccessible terrain was taken over by the city of Emmendingen and the fire brigade to prevent further contamination.

The police call up all citizens to report if they have seen suspicious vehicles or people near the drop offices. Information can be passed on to the Emmendingen police station around the clock on 07641-582-0. This incident throws a bright light on the dangers of illegal waste disposal and the potential risks of the environment.