www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/11/04/garda-de-mediu-l-a-vi

Environmental inspectors discovered five tons of lead and an improvised metal melting facility at Dorin Cioabă's residence in Sibiu. The lead was allegedly processed into ingots and components for radiology cabinet doors. Cioabă experienced a panic attack during the inspection, which was conducted under a search warrant. Authorities imposed fines totaling 255,000 lei and suspended two activities due to the illegal handling of waste. The National Environmental Guard emphasized the need for criminal investigations in complex illegal waste management cases, highlighting vulnerabilities in monitoring transactions involving waste from individuals.