Man arrested after 17 wild birds found trapped in Larnaca district
A 36-year-old man was arrested after anti-poaching officers found 17 wild birds alive in nets in a prohibited hunting area in Larnaca district.
Larnaca, Cyprus. A 36-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after 17 wild birds were found trapped in nets in the Larnaca district. The birds were released back into the wild.
Anti-poaching operation
Members of the anti-poaching squad carried out an operation in an area where hunting is prohibited.
They found a device used to imitate wild bird calls and five trapping nets. The 17 birds were found alive in the nets.
Investigation
The 36-year-old, identified as the manager of the premises where the equipment was found, was questioned and admitted to the offences under investigation.
Bird trapping is linked to the illegal capture of songbirds for consumption and sale, including for ambelopoulia, a traditional delicacy made using small songbirds. Trappers use calling devices to attract birds towards mist nets, where they become entangled and can be collected.
Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
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