“A dog died after being poisoned while on a walk with its owner, say police. The owner raised the alarm after the incident in Llangynog, Powys, in May and test results show the dog had been poisoned by pesticide, Aldicarb. Sgt Matthew Howells from Dyfed-Powys Police said a red kite was poisoned last year raising […]

Following a lengthy trial at Ghent in Belgium, 5 people have been convicted of being part of a criminal organization, forging and falsifying permits and documents required to possess and trade in endangered species and for possessing rare birds of prey.  The investigation by the Belgian Federal Police, which lasted in excess of 6 years, […]

Colin Pirie, who is the NWCU’s Senior Intelligence Officer has been commended for his outstanding work with the NWCU.  The commendation was presented by Durham’s Chief Constable Barton at the National Intelligence Policing Conference in May. Colin, who previously served with Lothian and Borders Police, has been with the NWCU since its inception in 2006.  […]

In 2013 at the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners Rural Crime Conference, the Head of Unit gave a presentation about wildlife crime. He outlined how the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) had been working to build a clear picture of the threats posed by wildlife crime across England and Wales. He highlighted how […]

“A 28-year-old woman has been arrested following the recovery of tiger claws and teeth from an address in Gleadless Road, Sheffield.  Wildlife Crime Officers from South Yorkshire Police and members of the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit searched the house on Monday (9 June) and made the discovery.  She was arrested on suspicion of Prohibited […]