The Minister of the Environment, Diana Buzoianu, announced the first control action with drones in Sintești, targeting illegal waste burning.

Diana Buzoianu, the Minister of the Environment, announced that on Wednesday the first control action took place in Sintești, using drones from the National Environmental Guard, purchased through PNRR. She emphasized the importance of respecting the law and warned that those who caused pollution through illegal waste burning will face consequences. Approximately 120 people from the National Environmental Guard, the Romanian Gendarmerie, and IPJ Ilfov participated in the action, including 33 commissioners and 67 workers from IJJ Ilfov.

Additionally, two teams from the Traffic Police and 6 teams from Public Order of IPJ Ilfov were involved. The images captured by the drones will be used as evidence in the case opened for these illegal activities. Buzoianu reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to combating pollution mafia in communities.