London Woman Fined For Pouring Coffee In Drain, Penalty Later Cancelled

A London woman, Burcu Yesilyurt, was fined £150 (₹17.5K) for pouring coffee into a street drain. Shocked by the penalty, she challenged it. After reviewing body-camera footage, Richmond Council revoked the fine and apologized, citing unclear public guidance. The incident sparked debate on environmental rules and their enforcement.