Nicosia hunters fined €6,180 for illegal hunting in Miliou
Two hunters from Nicosia were fined a combined €6,180 after being caught hunting in a restricted area in Miliou, Paphos.
Miliou, Cyprus. Two hunters from Nicosia have been fined a combined €6,180 after Game and Fauna Service officers caught them hunting illegally in a restricted area in Miliou, Paphos.
The men were located on Sunday morning and again later that afternoon, when one was found carrying 10 wood pigeons as game.
Fines imposed
Each hunter was fined €2,000 for hunting in a restricted area and €1,000 for illegally transporting rifles.
The hunter found carrying the wood pigeons received an additional €180 fine, under legislation imposing a €20 penalty for each bird beyond the first.
Checks to continue
Police said checks would continue throughout the hunting season.
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