Published: Friday 28th May 2021 | 10.02am
A Wolverhampton man has been found guilty of fly tipping waste relating to cultivating cannabis in Little Wryley.
Shaun Lee of Oak Tree Caravan Park in Featherstone was found guilty of fly tipping at Cannock Magistrates Court on 18 May 2021.
Magistrates heard that on the 23 January 2020, Mr Lee had fly tipped waste in Wryley Lane, Little Wryley, Staffordshire. The waste related to the cultivation of cannabis plants.
Mr Lee had pleaded not guilty but was convicted of an offence under Section 33 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. He was fined £1,100, ordered to pay costs £660 and a victim surcharge of £110.
Councillor Justin Johnson, Environment & Climate Change Portfolio Leader said “The Council takes fly tipping very seriously. Quick thinking witnesses came forward in this case, which allowed our Environmental Health Officers to trace the vehicle and take action against Mr Lee. Anyone thinking of fly tipping should consider that they could have their vehicle seized, be banned from driving, and in the most serious cases, go to prison.”
To encourage witnesses to come forward the Council is offering a £250 reward to anyone who provides evidence that leads to the successful conviction of any person, business or other organisation involved in fly tipping waste in the District.
Residents can report fly-tippers and fly tipping to environmentalhealth@cannockchasedc.gov.uk or call 01543 462621.
For more information about fly-tipping, visit www.cannockchasedc.gov.uk/flytipping