Tata Steel summoned over suspected criminal air pollution at Ijmuiden plant
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service will summon Tata Steel over suspected criminal offences tied to air pollution from the Ijmuiden steel plant, including intentional unlawful discharge of harmful substances and alleged violations of its duty of care. Prosecutors cite insufficient maintenance, operating without a permit, and failure to report raw coke incidents. Tata Steel Ijmuiden denies the allegations; a preliminary hearing is set for November 20, 2026.