Arrest of a 61-year-old man in Famagusta for poaching

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Possession and use of prohibited wild bird-hunting devices - 61-year-old found to be hunting wild birds illegally - Wear handcuffs

As part of the ongoing campaign of the Police, to combat poaching, members of the MMAD Poaching Scale, located in a fenced field, in a village in the province of Famagusta, a 61-year-old man hunting with the use of prohibited means.

Five wild bird trapping nets and a wild bird mimicry player were taken from the scene as evidence.

The 61-year-old was charged in writing to be summoned later in court.

The Xylofagou Police Station is investigating the case.