Dog trained to illegally dump rubbish, Italian authorities say

BBC News - WorldEN 1 min read 100% complete February 20, 2026 at 04:57 PM

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Italian authorities in Catania, Sicily, have accused a dog owner of training their dog to illegally dump rubbish. Video footage shows the dog carrying and dropping bags of rubbish on the side of a road in the San Giorgio district on two consecutive days. Local authorities believe this demonstrates the owner's attempt to avoid being caught on surveillance cameras while illegally fly-tipping, a common problem in Italy. The municipality of Catania condemned the act, emphasizing that respect for the environment is everyone's duty. It is currently unknown if any action has been taken against the dog owner.

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Kerena Cobbina 30% Facebook 40% Sicily 50% San Giorgio district 60% Catania ×270% Italy ×290%

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