(CNN) Malaysia has discovered 110 containers of illegally dumped toxic waste in what authorities are calling "the biggest finding of its kind" in the country's history, according to state media Bernama. The containers were dumped last month at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, in Johor state, Bernama reported on Sunday. Inside was 1,864 tonnes of electric arc furnace dust (EAFD) -- a hazardous by-product of steel production, containing toxic elements such as lead and chromium. Malaysian authorities discovered 110 shipping containers of waste at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas in June 2020. Malaysia is sending the waste back to Romania and asking Interpol to investigate.

Source: CNN July 20, 2020 07:41 UTC