Dong Nai fines Malaysian firm for illegal waste disposal
The People’s Committee of southern Dong Nai province has fined the subsidiary of a Malaysian company 9.7 billion VND (around 427,300 USD) for illegally burying waste.
The Formosa Industrial Zone where the Chin Well Fasteners Vietnam Co. Ltd. is located in the southern province of Dong Nai. (Photo: tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn)
Dong Nai (VNA) - The People’sCommittee of southern Dong Nai province has fined the subsidiary of aMalaysian company 9.7 billion VND (around 427,300 USD) for illegallyburying waste.
Chin Well Fasteners Vietnam Ltd Co in Nhon Trachdistrict has been reported to have dumped 1,600 tonnes of muddy substancescontaining chemicals at four separate spots.
An initial examination has found that the eartharound the spots has been contaminated. The inspection team has taken samplesfor further examination.
Local authorities also said that the company wasresponsible for cleaning up the sites.
However, there was insufficient basis forcriminal charges, said Colonel Nguyen Van Tho of the provincial policedepartment.
In July 2016, Chin Well Fasteners Vietnam wasalso caught dumping untreated sewage.-VNA
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The Formosa Industrial Zone where the Chin Well Fasteners Vietnam Co. Ltd. is located in the southern province of Dong Nai. (Photo: tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn) 
