Criminal case opened against Dandee Precious Metals Kapan for causing
environmental damage

16:42 09/08/2013 » LAW

A criminal case has been opened in Syunik Prosecutor’s Office against
Dandee Precious Metals Kapan company for violating the transportation
rules of dangerous chemical substances and causing a significant
damage to the environment.

Cracks in the pipes of the tailing dump led to pollution of the area
near Kapan-Meghri highway with dangerous chemical substances causing a
significant damage to the environment, the Prosecutor General’s Office
told Panorama.am.

A criminal case has been opened under Article 290 part 1 of the RA
Criminal Code.

Syunik police is entrusted to investigate the case.

Source: Panorama.am