The Maribor Police District (PU) Maribor reported an incident involving the mass mortality of fish at a commercial fish farm located near Ptuj. Following notification early in the morning, authorities discovered that approximately 28 tons of trout had perished due to suspected water contamination. The estimated financial damage resulting from the incident is reported to be around 280,000 euros.
Criminal investigation teams are currently conducting a thorough inspection of the site. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the matter, specifically looking into potential criminal offenses related to environmental pollution, as outlined under Article 332 of the Criminal Code. According to statements released by the Maribor Police District, preliminary findings suggest that the pollution affecting the fish originated from the wider area of the Studenčnica stream.
Investigators emphasized that further details regarding the source and cause of the death of the fish will only be available once the scene inspection is complete, additional evidence has been collected, and comprehensive analyses are finalized. The focus remains on determining the precise cause of the pollution that resulted in the loss of the trout. Authorities have stressed that a full assessment is pending the conclusion of their technical and criminal inquiries.
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