While many smokers may discard their used cigarettes on the ground without thinking, it is a criminal offence and different areas of the country enforce littering rules strictly - as Mr Georgi, 40, found out the hard way. According to Bristol City Council, if you're caught committing an environmental crime such as littering, you'll be given a fixed penalty notice charge (fine) on the spot. If you don't pay the fine it'll be transferred to a court prosecution process. Mr Georgi's case was heard at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court on Thursday, April 14. He was ordered to pay a fine of £220, costs of £150 and a surcharge to fund victim services of £34 - making the total to pay £404. Share 0 Commen... [Read more]