As part of an investigation into the illegal dumping of waste in Dorset, a white Ford transit van has been seized from an industrial estate in Wareham.
At around 7.15 pm on Friday 6th March 2026, Dorset Council waste enforcement officers confiscated the vehicle which was parked in Westminster Road, along with its contents including personal effects and some scrap metal.
“Environmental crimes within Dorset”
The van with the registration plate PL10 ETZ, could now be disposed of, if no one comes forward to claim it.
Dorset Council environmental enforcement team said:
“This vehicle is subject to a live investigation and is suspected to have been involved in environmental crimes within Dorset.
“It has now been seized pending that investigation. It was seized under Sections 33/34/34B of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (breach of duty of care and illegal depositing of waste).”
The enforcement team says if anyone has a valid claim to the vehicle and can support it with evidence and documentation, then they must contact Dorset Council before Friday 27th March 2026 to prevent it being disposed of.
