Seriously, for dog fouling? Is this what RIPA 2000 was developed for? Of course if a long list of public authorities are included within the law, they will make use of it for whatever crime investigation related purpose.

Spy law ‘used in dog fouling war’: “A survey of councils finds some spy on litter louts and owners of dogs who foul public places, using laws designed to track criminals and terrorists.”

(Via BBC News.)