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Police Scotland’s wildlife campaign moves forward into final phase

Police confirm Peregrine Falcon poisoned in Belfast

Restorative justice used following tree felling incident which led to destruction of bird nest

Campaign urging people to be responsible around coastal wildlife launched by RSPCA and Police

Operation Visualise - New lead for Cyber Crime Priority Delivery Group Makes Instant Impact

Derbyshire Man Sentenced for the Illegal Trade in Protected Species

Bat Conservation Trust outline threats to bats from 'Urban Exploring' trend

Peregrine falcons dead after killers smear pigeons with poison as bait at Shropshire beauty spot

Rathfriland man accused of 'baiting badgers' is jailed

Officers are continuing enquiries into the poisoning of a bird of prey found dead near to Crathie in Aberdeenshire

NWCU are recruiting a new Investigative Support Officer for England & Wales

Police Scotland launch forth phase of year-long wildlife crime campaign focusing on Raptor Persecution

PAW Forensic Working Group launch new video guide - handling suspected poisoned baits & victims

Durham Police Operation targets Raptor Poisoning

Investigation launched after bird of prey found poisoned near Peterborough

New lead for Poaching Priority Delivery Group in England & Wales

Partners carry out warrant in East Dorset after bird of prey reportedly poisoned

Endangered red kite shot dead and hung from tree

Suspected peregrine falcon shooting in Gwynedd sparks joint police and RSPCA appeal

Operation to protect marine wildlife underway on Yorkshire Coast


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Colchester Zoo steps up security to protect rhinos from horn poachers – Daily Gazette


 31 Jan 2012   Posted by greyheron

“Colchester Zoo has spent thousands of pounds on security to protect the horns of its rhinos from poachers. A big-money alarm system has been installed to deter poachers who might be planning to sneak in at night and saw off the animals’ horns. Rhino horn has long been a sought-after commodity, but prices are currently […]

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Global ivory ring busted in Auckland


 02 Nov 2011   Posted by NWCU2

“BUSTED: A carved tusk and statue seized at the Auckland Mail Centre that have been tested and confirmed to be ivory from African elephants.  Luxury items made of elephant ivory and turtle shell have been seized in Auckland as part of an international-sting on smugglers. Forensic tests will be carried out to confirm the pieces including three carved […]

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Gamekeeper at Skibo admits having enough poison to ‘wipe out golden eagle population’ – STV News


 26 May 2011   Posted by greyheron

“A gamekeeper on a Highland estate was found with enough poison to kill the country’s entire golden eagle and red kite population several times over. The raid on Skibo Estate in Sutherland was carried out last year just days after two golden eagles and a sparrow hawk were found poisoned. Two of the birds were […]

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£1,500 fine for dead red kite – Scotsman


 26 May 2011   Posted by greyheron

“A GAMEKEEPER has become the first person in Scotland to be convicted of possessing a dead red kite since the species was reintroduced to the country 22 years ago. James Rolfe, who worked on the Moy estate in Invernessshire, was fined 1,500 at Inverness Sheriff Court after pleading guilty to the crime, committed in June […]

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