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Huge bird poaching activity at Cyprus closed down
On 24 October 2018 , a team from CABS found a trap with 5 20-meter-long nets near Agia Napa in southeastern Cyprus. Together with the hunting authorities, they tried to catch the poachers - unfortunately they were able to flee. 260 birds hung in the nets - attracted by several electronic … [Read More...] about Huge bird poaching activity at Cyprus closed down
Father and son caught for illegal shooting of protected birds in IT
A CABS team led the police to a hotspot of illegal hunting in Valcamonica, Lombardy, Italy, where they were able to arrest two poachers. The two perpetrators - father and son - had shot a total of 78 protected birds in just one hour. In addition to many Chaffinches (Fringilla coelebs), Siskins … [Read More...] about Father and son caught for illegal shooting of protected birds in IT
Nest plunderers remain active in IT
In northern Pontebba (near Udine), the border police found 458 wild-bird chicks in a Polish vehicle today, mostly all Warblers (Acrocephalus spp). 133 of the animals had already died. Three men from Poland are suspected. On 2 June, the Provincial Police in Brescia (also northern Italy) had found … [Read More...] about Nest plunderers remain active in IT