Cambodia "tyred" of being used as dumping ground; 78 tonnes sent back

The container loads of tyres were illegally earmarked for destruction in Cambodia.- GDCE via PPP/ANN

PHNOM PENH: More than 78 tonnes of used tyres, which entered Cambodia through the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, have been returned to their point of origin.

The worn-out tyres were reportedly sent to Cambodia for disposal, in violation of international customs laws.