Two people have been fined for failing to clean up after their dogs.
A man was caught by council environmental enforcement officers at Dafen pond; he told officers he hadn’t see it.
A woman was also caught in the Llandeilo Road area of Llandybie; she told officers she had no bags with her to clean it up.
Both were issued with fixed penalty notices for £75. If they fail to pay they could be prosecuted in the magistrates court where the maximum fine is £1,000.
Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “One of the most common complaints made to the council is about dog fouling.
“Our officers carry out patrols across the county but they have to be in the right place at the right time – so it can be difficult to actually catch people in the act. But anyone caught will be fined.
“Saying you didn’t see it or you have no bags on you is not an excuse. Dog mess left anywhere is not only a nuisance and very unpleasant, but it can have serious health implications.”
To report offenders visit i-Local or call Carmarthenshire Direct on 01267 234567.
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