A 'low life' flytipper has been blasted after allegedly being caught dumping rubbish at a scenic Scots beauty spot.
The white works van was seen at Loch Glow near Kelty in Fife with a man apparently spotted throwing waste from the vehicle.
Stacked items can be see in the back of the packed vehicle in a picture shared online on Facebook page Fife Jammer Locations.
One local said that the incident had been reported.
They wrote: "Here can we make these low lives famous ? They where fly tipping near Loch Glow. Stopped and unloaded their work van........
"If you are reading this, best go back up and clear it cause you have been reported..."
Other locals have been outraged.
One wrote: “Glad they've been caught and reported
“I wonder if they're the same lot that dumped a sofa and a load of other stuff up there recently too.. Has been reported and removed by council."
A second added: "What an a***! Thanks to the person who caught them on camera they won’t get away with it this time
Another person added: "Shocking."
Police Scotland was contacted for comment.
Fife Council Safer Communities Service Manager Kirstie Freeman said: "Fife Council will investigate all reports of flytipping, and where evidence allows will consider what action can be taken against the individual responsible – this could be education through engagement and the issuing of warnings, or the issuing of a fixed penalty notice.
"Referring a case to the Procurator Fiscal would be the last resort where other options have been considered not appropriate or as an escalation for repeat offenders. In order for the Procurator Fiscal to consider pursuing a case for flytipping offences corroboration is required in relation to the incident, for example; an admission of guilt or an independent witness to the offence taking place. The nature of the offence means this type of evidence is often not available.
"During the covid pandemic, Fife Council has focussed on the prompt removal of illegally dumped waste. We have also increased targeted patrols in known hot spot areas in order to monitor and act as a deterrent, erecting signage where appropriate.
"We continue to engage with the public to encourage reporting of illegally dumped waste, and promote campaigns through social media channels as well as supporting the efforts of community based volunteer litter picking volunteers."
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