Police have issued a warning ahead of Bonfire Night in Glasgow this evening.
Officers from the Greater Glasgow Division have warned Glaswegians to remember fly-tipping is a criminal offence, Bonfire Night or not.
The force said they are currently working with Glasgow City Council and engaging with anyone found to be disposing of waste and where offences have been committed, charges are being libelled.
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Bonfire Night or not, fly-tipping is still a criminal offence. Officers are working with Glasgow City Council and engaging with anyone found to be disposing of waste. Where offences have been detected, charges are being libelled.https://t.co/cx8ERkHtmU#FireworkSafety pic.twitter.com/Hv0nC0SaT6
— Police Scotland Greater Glasgow (@PSOSGreaterGlas) November 5, 2024
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A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Bonfire Night or not, fly-tipping is still a criminal offence.
"Officers are working with Glasgow City Council and engaging with anyone found to be disposing of waste.
"Where offences have been detected, charges are being libelled."
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