The toxic waste was found ditched in the water near to the village of Auchenblae, Aberdeenshire on Monday.
An environmental probe has been launched after dozens of containers full of engine oil were found dumped at a Scots beauty spot.
The toxic waste was found ditched in water near to the village of Auchenblae in Aberdeenshire on Monday.
The hazardous haul included 37 containers of 25L of engine oil and loose oil filters.
Shocking pictures from the scene showed the containers floating on the Luther Burn sparking pollution fears.
Local volunteers carefully removed the materials from the water. As well as removing the containers they filled ten bags full of oil filters.
Residents praised the volunteers as they blasted fly-tippers.
One local resident said: “Oh my god. Unbelievable, of all the places to dump this c***p.
“I hope to heck they discover who it is. Thank you all for helping to clean up.”
Another resident commented: “I can’t understand how some people are so lazy and don’t care about our environment.”
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) say they have launched an investigation into the pollution incident.
Police are also working with the agency with an officer spotted at the scene yesterday.
SEPA chiefs say they have found no evidence that the oil has polluted the environment but further inspections are set to take place.
A spokesperson for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) said: “SEPA were notified about a pollution incident involving dumped oil filters in the Luther Burn on 24 June 2025. We will work together with partners to investigate.
“There is no evidence oil pollution has entered the water environment. Our officers will conduct an inspection to confirm this and ensure mitigation measures are implemented if necessary.
“We continue to encourage members of the public to report signs of pollution online at www.sepa.org.uk/report or by calling the SEPA Pollution Hotline on 0800 80 70 60.”
Aberdeenshire Council said SEPA were dealing with the incident.
Police Scotland has also been contacted for comment.