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International Environmental Crimes In Nigeria, it became known that since August 1987 huge consignments of toxic waste had been imported from Italy and illegally dumped in a small port called “Koko Town” on the outskirts of Warri delta region of the country. It was suspected that an Italian national, working for a construction company in Nigeria was the main offender. Through a Nigerian accomplice the Italian managed to obtain a permit to import chemicals and other substances into the country. Interpol investigations revealed extensive irregularities in clearing the toxic waste consignments from Italy. Shipping documents described the toxic waste as items listed in a pharmaceutical permit allowing importation. Investigations at the dumping site revealed that the waste was highly toxic, radioactive and harmful to humans and the environment. Some of the drums containing the harmful waste were damaged due to inappropriate handling, storage and corrosion. Consequently, the hazardous waste contaminated the soil, the ground water supplies and a river in Koko
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