Waste crime offender, John Leslie Allison, has been ordered to pay £368,682.50 under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, the Environment Agency (EA) says.
In 2021, the EA previously prosecuted John Leslie Allison, 75, for undertaking illegal waste activities at two sites in Lancashire without a permit and he was jailed for three years.
The Crown Court at Preston Court found that Mr Allison generated £840,814 from his illegal waste activities and he was ordered to pay £368,682.50, fixed by the total value of assets available to Mr Allison.
He allowed hazardous, large-scale, mixed household and commercial waste materials to be deposited at the sites without a permit, causing unacceptable risks to the environment, highlighted by several significant fires at the site and numerous complaints from the public, the EA says.
We welcome the result of this proceeds of crime following the offences committed by prolific offender Mr Allison.
Commentating on the payment order, an Environment Agency spokesperson said: “We welcome the result of this proceeds of crime following the offences committed by prolific offender Mr Allison. This sends out a strong signal to others that we will continue to fight tirelessly to combat illegal waste crime and bring those responsible to justice.
“The EA will continue to work tirelessly to tackle environmental crime which can have a devastating impact on the environment and local community.
“I would urge everyone to check that a waste carrier, broker or dealer is registered before using them by checking the waste carriers register online at Gov.UK.”