Thousands of gallons of oil illegally buried in Crosby, investigation underway

Published June 5, 2020 12:29 PM CDT

An investigation is underway in Crosby where thousands of gallons of oil are allegedly buried illegally.

Harris County Precinct 1's environmental crimes unit is serving a search warrant in the 1000 block of Church St. on Friday afternoon.

According to Constable Alan Rosen's office, the oil is leaking into a nearby waterway. 

This story is developing and will be updated accordingly.