Summary
Italian authorities in Catania accused a man of training his dog to drop bags of rubbish on the side of the road to avoid being caught on CCTV cameras. A video shows the dog carrying and disposing of the rubbish, leading officials to believe the man was trying to dodge surveillance.
Key Facts
- A man in Sicily allegedly trained his dog to dispose of rubbish on the roadside.
- Video evidence shows the dog carrying rubbish bags in its mouth.
- The acts were recorded on two different days in Catania's San Giorgio district.
- Authorities say the video strongly suggests the dog was trained to do this.
- Catania officials criticized the man's actions and emphasized environmental responsibility.
- Fly tipping, or illegal dumping of waste, is against the law in Italy but is still a common issue.
- Local authorities use surveillance cameras to help tackle illegal dumping.
