Two men have been arrested after reportedly dumping “substantial quantities” of motor oil and gasoline into Arlington’s stormwater system.
Ahmad Adawi, of Fairfax, and Suhib Derbas, of Alexandria, are accused of intentionally releasing hazardous substances directly into stormwater drains, the Arlington County Office of the Fire Marshal announced today (Tuesday).
“This enforcement action reflects our ongoing commitment to uphold the law and protect the public and environment from hazardous and unlawful conduct,” said Chief Fire Marshal Matthew Cobb. “The Office of the Fire Marshal, in coordination with our partner agencies, is engaged in a focused and sustained effort to identify, investigate, and prosecute individuals responsible for illegal dumping activities.”…