From Italy to Gospić: The journey of waste materials.

15 October 2026

OBCT

Investigation reveals illegal dumping of hazardous Italian waste in Croatia, contaminating drinking water and exposing corruption.

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Thousands of tonnes of illegally dumped waste, including hazardous materials from Italy, Slovenia, and Germany, were discovered at a former industrial site in Gospić, Croatia, contaminating an aquifer that supplies drinking water. The scandal involves illicit profits estimated at at least four million euros, with the company responsible, Tipos Resurs, having only permits for non-hazardous waste. Investigations are ongoing, focusing on potential criminal conspiracies and corruption involving local officials. The issue highlights broader problems of international waste trafficking within the EU, where lax regulations and poor controls may have made Croatia an attractive destination for waste dumping.

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