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Story summary
- A London resident's son received a £500 fine for dropping a cigarette butt in Southwark, and an enforcement officer allegedly prevented him from picking it up.
- Fines vary across London boroughs, with areas charging as little as £100 for the same offense.
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs says enforcement should be proportionate, Southwark defends its practices, and APCOA says officers follow national guidelines and fines can be challenged.
