Fly-tipper hit with £500 fine after public helps catch offender

A fly-tipper who illegally dumped waste near Yockleton has been fined £500 following an investigation by Shropshire Council.
The fly-tip was reported to the council by two members of the public who witnessed the offender fly-tipping.
Following an investigation by the council’s enforcement team – which gathered witness evidence and carried out detailed enquiries – officers were able to identify the offender and issue a £500 Fixed Penalty Notice.
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