Man in Sicily trained his dog to illegally dump rubbish, say police

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Lorenzo Tondo in PalermoFebruary 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM

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In Catania, Sicily, police reported a man trained his dog to illegally dump bags of rubbish by the roadside to avoid surveillance cameras. The municipal police posted video evidence on Facebook showing the dog depositing waste in the San Giorgio district. Authorities identified the man, who was fined for attempting to circumvent anti-dumping measures by exploiting his pet. Illegal dumping is a widespread issue in Italy, leading municipalities to increase the use of surveillance technology. Italian law imposes significant fines, ranging from €1,500 to €18,000, for unauthorized waste disposal.

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San Giorgio 30% Via Pulacara 30% Palermo 40% Facebook ×250% Municipal Police ×260% Italy 70% Sicily 80% Catania ×490%

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Catania

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