Surfrider to appeal Smurfit acquittal
In July 2012 an incident occurred in the paper factory Smurfit Kappa. The prefect authorised the release of blackish water into the ocean via the Wharf de la Salie. On the 2nd September 2013, the Criminal Court of Bordeaux discharged the company responsible for the pollution of water ways in Lacanau, Leyre and Bassin d’Arcachon! Surfrider has decided to appeal this decision so Smurfit can finally be convicted.