Police arrested a 31-year-old man yesterday pursuant to a court warrant, as part of an investigation into the possession of dead wild birds and the illegal keeping of game in captivity.
Specifically, officers from the Deryneia Police Station, in cooperation with officials from the Game and Wildlife Service, conducted a search yesterday, pursuant to a court warrant, on a fenced-in plot of land and a farmhouse owned by the 31-year-old.
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During the search, a total of 108 wild birds, packed in plastic containers, were found in a freezer. At the same time, seven hares were found being kept in captivity in a fenced-in area.
The 31-year-old was arrested for the flagrant offenses of possessing, keeping, and holding game in captivity without the relevant permit from the head of the Game Fund. The seven hares and 108 wild birds were handed over to the Game and Wildlife Service.
The 31-year-old was questioned in writing and subsequently released, while the Game Service is expected to issue an out-of-court fine.
The Deryneia Police Station is continuing its investigation.
