Three people have been arrested and 12 others face charges after authorities discovered more than 200 tons of animal waste illegally buried near the Louros River, creating a significant public health and environmental risk.
Police said the waste—including meat, fish, plastics, and other materials—was transported in eight trucks from a fire-damaged factory in Corfu last Friday.
It was then buried at a private site in Filippiada without any environmental permits.
Those arrested include a 28-year-old who allegedly coordinated the transfer, a 64-year-old manager, and a 57-year-old administrator. A 40-year-old company owner is also implicated, according to police.
The disposal site, located adjacent to the environmentally sensitive Louros River, is now under continuous police surveillance.
The Municipality of Ziros issued a statement denying any prior knowledge of the dumping and called for the immediate and safe removal of the waste, citing an "unbear-able stench" affecting nearby communities.
Environmental inspectors from the regional and national authorities have been dispatched to conduct inspections.
The investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the operation and the specific risks posed to the waterway.