TWO people have been fined £75 for dropping litter in Llanelli.
A woman was seen throwing fast food rubbish from a car parked in the B&Q car park in Parc Trostre and in a separate incident, a man was caught dropping a coke can in Swansea Road.
Both were issued with fixed penalty notices by council environmental enforcement officers who were on patrol at the time.
Failure to pay could result in prosecution in court and a fine of up to £2,500.
The council hopes these fines will serve as a warning to others.
Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “Dropping litter is against the law, whether it is discarding rubbish from a vehicle, dropping cigarette ends or spitting out chewing gum.”
The council is determined to clean up Carmarthenshire and has a zero tolerance for dropping litter.
Cllr Jones added: “Our enforcement officers carry out regular patrols across the county and we will not hesitate to fine anyone we see dropping litter.”
Help keep news FREE for our readers
Supporting your local community newspaper/online news outlet is crucial now more than ever. If you believe in independent journalism, then consider making a valuable contribution by making a one-time or monthly donation. We operate in rural areas where providing unbiased news can be challenging. Read More About Supporting The West Wales Chronicle
