“Poachers are in the sights of a new group launched to tackle rural crime on Exmoor.

An increase in deer poaching has sparked concern from the Exmoor National Park Authority, which is already in regular contact with Avon and Somerset and Devon and Cornwall police.

Now, other agencies with an interest in protecting the natural environment have teamed up to create the Exmoor Rural Crime Initiative, which will target illegal practices.

The new group comprises the two police forces, Exmoor National Park Authority, the National Trust, Environment Agency, the Crown Estate, River Exe Tributaries Association, Forestry Commission and the National Wildlife Crime Unit.”

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Author: Andy Greenwood
Source: Western Daily Press