“Nearly 250 wildlife crimes were recorded by Police Scotland between April 2014 and February 2015 including persecuting badgers, poisoning birds of prey and trading in some of the world’s most endangered species.
The force works with partners across the country to tackle wildlife crime – and in a new campaign they call on the public to be aware and to report suspicions of criminal activity.

Each division has a Wildlife Crime Liaison Officer who acts as the point of contact for members of the public and police officers who are looking for advice about wildlife issues in their areas.

The campaign was launched less than four weeks after two Harris Hawks were stolen from the Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre. Stewart Robertson, centre director, told the Advertiser that the birds had still not been found, but he hoped that due to word spreading on social media it would not be long until they were reunited.”

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Source: Helensburgh Advertiser