In the Rivne region on the facts contamination of land by toxic herbicides initiated
criminal proceedings Rivne region prosecutor's office considered collective appeal villagers mercy, large and small Omelian Zhytyn about the deterioration of their health condition and death of plants and animals through processing fields toxic herbicides.It is established that in these localities due to processing chemicals fields used by the LLC "Agro Arkis" damaged the local residents and the environment. - On these facts submitted information to the Unified Register of pre-trial investigations p.1 st.239 (pollution or damage to land), st.247 (violationLegislation on Plant Protection) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine - said Acting Attorney Rivne region Sergey Miskevych. Ongoing pre-trial investigation, within which checks for the participation of specialists of state environmental and phytosanitary inspections in the area. The minimum penalty for these offenses- A fine up to 100 tax-free minimum incomes, maximum - restriction of liberty for up to 2 years. Press service of the Rivne oblast prosecutor TweetSource: http://artlife.rv.ua/