Mr Allison had previously been given a jail term of 3 years immediate imprisonment on 23 July 2021 for undertaking illegal waste activities at two sites in Lancashire without a permit (see letsrecycle.com story).
The court heard that Mr Allison benefitted to the tune of £840,814 from his illegal waste activities, the Agency said at the time.
In January, the Agency said it pursued confiscation proceedings against Mr Allison and he was ordered to pay back £368,682.50, “fixed by the total value of assets available to Mr Allison” (see letsrecycle.com story).
However, in an announcement on Tuesday (12 September), the Agency said he has been sent back to prison for three years and five months.
In a case brought by the Environment Agency, Mr Allison was sentenced at Liverpool Magistrates Court on 7 September, after a warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to appear in court in July 2023.
This custodial sentence sends out a strong signal
- Environment Agency
‘Strong signal’
A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: “This custodial sentence sends out a strong signal to others that we will continue to fight tirelessly to combat waste crime and bring those responsible to justice.
“Waste crime isn’t a faceless offence. It impacts communities, the environment, and legitimate businesses – together we can fight this illegal activity. Report suspected illegal activities to the Environment Agency on 0800 80 70 60 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
The Agency added that Mr Allison will “now spend at least 1 year and 11 months in prison”.
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