The Environment Agency has embarked upon a new intelligence-led approach to the detection of environmental crime, which has resulted in 335 successful prosecutions and has raised £1.7 million in fines and over £2million in seized assets under POCA.
The Guardian reports on 13/11/2012 that 16 individuals received custodial sentences.
There is no doubt that Environmental crime has increased hugely over recent years as a direct result of the UK's economic climate and that the Environment Agency is determined to prosecute.
If you are facing such an investigation or prosecution Contact Jeffrey Lewis.