佛山一厂夜间偷排重金属废水，被当场扣押超3吨废液，达“严重环境污染”，将面临刑事追责

Core Points - A zipper surface treatment factory in Shishan Town, Nanhai District, was found illegally discharging heavy metal wastewater, with copper concentration exceeding the limit by 1149 times and zinc concentration by 198 times [1][5]. Group 1: Incident Overview - The ecological environment department of Shishan Town, in collaboration with the police, conducted an operation after receiving public reports about illegal wastewater discharge [3]. - Over 3 tons of acidic wastewater were seized during the operation, and 7 individuals involved were detained [3][5]. - The factory was found to be discharging wastewater through a hidden pipeline, indicating a pattern of nighttime illegal discharges [3]. Group 2: Enforcement Actions - A special task force was established to monitor the factory's operations, employing covert surveillance and intelligent monitoring techniques over a period of 5 days [3]. - On October 14, a joint action team of 30 personnel executed a surprise raid on the factory, successfully halting the illegal discharge activities [3][4]. Group 3: Legal Implications - The factory, primarily engaged in metal zipper electroplating, was found to be non-compliant with environmental regulations regarding wastewater treatment [5]. - The concentrations of copper and zinc in the discharged wastewater met the criteria for "serious environmental pollution" as defined by Chinese criminal law [5]. - The case has entered the criminal investigation phase, with the involved individuals facing potential criminal charges [4][5].