Three criminal cases opened in connection with the oil spill in Norilsk.

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It is reported by the Prosecutor General of Russia.

“On materials of public Prosecutor’s checks instituted criminal proceedings under part 1 of article 254 of the criminal code of Russian Federation (“Damage of land”), article 246 of the Russian criminal code (“Infringement of rules of protection of the environment by manufacture of works”), article 250 of the criminal code of Russian Federation (“Pollution of waters”),” — said in a statement.

Previously, the General Prosecutor of Russia took under special control the investigation commenced in connection with the oil spill in Norilsk.