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2025-2028 NPCC Wildlife & Rural Crime Strategy
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Operation EASTER launches for the 28th year
Bat Conservation Trust launch Halloween video to celebrate bats 🦇
Operation Badger re-launch for National Badger Day!
Craig Fellowes awarded MBE for services to wildlife
Operation EASTER ~ 27 years of stopping egg thieves
Man who abseiled down cliff to take peregrine falcon eggs jailed
Newport company fined for the demolition of Bat Roost
Cheshire man sentenced after admitting animal cruelty offences
2,114 seizures of endangered animals and timber in major international law enforcement operation
Natural England prosecutes developer for breaching Bat Mitigation Licence
Vale of Glamorgan man prosecuted for destroying valuable wildlife habitat
Wildlife detectives take part in new Forensics Training programme
PSNI investigate death of two white-tailed eagles
PSNI launch Operation SUBRISION to deter and detect rural and wildlife crime
Lewisham man convicted for illegally exporting ivory
Operation EASTER launched for 2023 - stopping egg thieves and egg collectors
19 Dec 2013
Posted by NWCU6 “DATE: 17/12/2013. Following a six day trial, Stephen Brown 47yrs, from St. Helens in Merseyside was acquitted on six counts relating to the import and trade in endangered species. It had been alleged that Brown had fraudulently evaded import restrictions when acquiring Caracal skins from South Africa in 2011. It had been alleged that Brown […]
Read more → 19 Dec 2013
Posted by NWCU6 “A part-time game keeper has been convicted of using an illegal trap, designed to harm birds of prey, by his pheasant release pen near Ludlow. Last week RSPB released its annual Birdcrime report. Much of the report focussed on the continuing problems of the illegal persecution of birds of prey. A recent prosecution has again […]
Read more → 16 Dec 2013
Posted by NWCU6 “A gamekeeper on a Norfolk country estate has been charged with illegally killing wild birds. Allen Lambert, 64, who lives and works on the Stody Estate, has been charged with a string of offences including killing buzzards, a sparrow hawk and a tawny owl.” To read the full article click here. Source: ITV
Read more → 12 Dec 2013
Posted by NWCU6 “Police have appointed a new officer to lead the fight against wildlife crime – and he will do the job in his spare time. Paul Howland is a member of the Special Constabulary and holds the rank of sergeant. He is based at Market Harborough police station and will deal with issues such as the […]
Read more → 10 Dec 2013
Posted by NWCU6 “The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has launched a report highlighting the victims of wildlife crime. The short report shows that wildlife crime is far from victimless, offering case studies of animals and humans affected by wildlife crime in London. The report brings to light the diverse range of wildlife crimes uncovered […]
Read more → 09 Dec 2013
Posted by NWCU6 “The shocking scale of wildlife crime in London ranging from the trapping of songbirds to trading in illicit ivory is revealed in a new report today. A charity which works with the Met’s Wildlife Crime Unit has produced the first detailed picture of crimes against animals in the capital. The World Society for the Protection […]
Read more → 03 Dec 2013
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“Police have detained two men who were seen taking part in illegal Hare Coursing this afternoon at North Kyme Fen. They also seized a car and a dog in relation to the incident and were supported by the Police Air Ambulance and the public.” To read the full article click here SOURCE: Lincolnshire Echo AUTHOR: C. […]
Read more → 02 Dec 2013
Posted by NWCU2 ” A Devon and Cornwall police officer is being honoured with a lifetime achievement award for his dedication to tackling wildlife crime. Sergeant Dave Knight has been a wildlife crime officer for more than 15 years and has been involved in a number of significant cases. He will be presented with the award today by […]
Read more → 28 Nov 2013
Posted by NWCU2 “Poachers and some gamekeepers have been targeted in a crackdown on wildlife crime in the Derbyshire Peak District. An RSPB investigator, who lives in the area, said he was becoming worried at the falling numbers of peregrine falcons and goshawks. Sgt Darren Belfield, wildlife officer for Derbyshire Police, asked members of the public to help […]
Read more → 21 Nov 2013
Posted by NWCU2 “In September 2013, Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland (WRI) ran Ireland’s first All-Ireland Wildlife Crime Conference. It brought together an extremely diverse audience of over 150 delegates, for a weekend of talks and practical sessions, with the intention of promoting greater understanding, cooperation and communication between the law enforcement agencies, charities, NGOs and the public in general.” […]
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