Three men detained for alleged poaching offences
Three men were detained after a vehicle was searched (Image: Dorset Police Rural Crime Team) A group of men have been detained for alleged poaching offences Officers from Dorset Police Rural Crime Team received reports of suspected poaching in North Dorset, leading them to detain three men and search a vehicle.
Catapults and metal shots have been seized and an investigation is underway.
Dorset Echo: Catapults and metal shots have been seized Catapults and metal shots have been seized (Image: Dorset Police) It is also alleged that dogs and ferrets have been used to illegally hunt wildlife.
The offences are believed to have occurred at approximately 12pm on Friday, February 9, in Spetisbury. A spokesperson for Dorset Police Rural Crime said: “Following reports of suspected poaching in Spetisbury officers have detained three males and searched a vehicle.
Dorset Echo: Three men were detained and a vehicle was searched Three men were detained and a vehicle was searched (Image: Dorset Police)
“Catapults and metal shot have been seized and an investigation is underway. It is alleged that dogs and ferrets have been used to illegally hunt wildlife.” Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at https://orlo.uk/NqnLf[1] , quoting occurrence number 55240020881.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at https://orlo.uk/lvsnq[2] or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
References
- ^ https://orlo.uk/NqnLf (orlo.uk)
- ^ https://orlo.uk/lvsnq (orlo.uk)