A COMMUNITY-backed CCTV scheme has helped land a brazen fly-tipper with a hefty court fine and criminal record.
The punishment is the latest success for the security system installed as part of the £1m lottery-funded project in North Ormesby.
Over the last two years more than 30 cameras - including two ‘talking’ cameras on the market place - have been installed in partnership with Middlesbrough Council, a total investment of more than £90,000.
And on November 19 last year, the system proved its worth when a removals van was picked up pulling into Stainton Street.
The silver and red vehicle - with the name JDT European LTD on the bonnet – was seen parking up, before the driver got out and dumped a black leather three-seater sofa against an alleygate.
The registration plate of the vehicle was clearly visible, enabling Middlesbrough Council environmental enforcement officer Chris Bacon to trace the Southampton-based company.
Following unsuccessful attempts to contact the company, a £400 fixed penalty notice was issued under the Environmental Protection Act
With no payment forthcoming, the case was brought before Teesside Magistrates who fined the company £5,000 and ordered them to pay a victim surcharge of £120 and costs of £382.50.
Big Local development officer Karen O’Hara said: “The CCTV system is not just a great deterrent, it’s also helping us catch those who think they are above the law."
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