Authorities in Catania have accused a dog owner of training their pet to illegally dispose of rubbish along a roadside in the city’s San Giorgio district. Police released video footage showing a small dog calmly walking down the street carrying a bag of trash in its mouth before dropping it and walking away. The incident was reportedly recorded on two consecutive days.

Local officials said the repeated behavior suggests the animal had been deliberately trained to dump the waste so its owner could avoid being caught on surveillance cameras. Fly tipping is illegal in Italy, but authorities acknowledge it remains a persistent issue in many areas.

In response to ongoing dumping problems, municipal officials have increased the use of surveillance systems to identify offenders. In a statement posted on its official social media page, the Municipality of Catania said that “ingenuity can never become an alibi for incivility,” emphasizing that respect for the environment and urban rules is a shared responsibility. It remains unclear whether formal action has been taken against the dog’s owner.

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