A man has been fined for a dog fouling offence in Llandovery.
A council environmental enforcement officer was on patrol of the main carpark in the town when he saw a man allow his dog to defecate.
The man simulated clearing the faeces but officers said it was clear he had not picked up the mess.
Officers checked the grassed area where the dog was seen to foul and saw that the faeces was still on the grass.
They approached the man and he was issued with a £75 fixed penalty notice.
Failure to pay could result in prosecution in the magistrates court and a fine of up to £1,000.
Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “Most dog owners are responsible and pick up after their pets; however, there is a small minority who do not and we will not hesitate to fine them.
“One of the main reasons people do not clean up after their dog is because they think there isn’t a council officer watching; but if the message gets out that the general public can take direct action to report offences, dog owners are far more likely to behave responsibly.”
You can report dog fouling online at ilocal.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/report/or please call Carmarthenshire Direct on 01267 234567.
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