Annex 4
EXAMPLES OF CONNECTIONS BETWEEN WILDLIFE
CRIME AND OTHER CRIMES IN THE SOUTH WALES AREA
1. Warrant executed at the home of a person
suspected of offences of disturbing schedule one birds. Evidence
of Section 1 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 offences recovered
and also six cannabis plants found growing in the attic of the
house. Culprit cautioned for both offences.
2. Search warrant executed at the premises
of a falconer believed involved in the laundering of wild caught
raptors into the legal market. Evidence of Wildlife offences recovered
but insufficient to take proceedings. Also found illegal skunk
cannabis plantation on the premises. Culprit received a 12-month
prison sentence for the illegal cultivation of the cannabis.
3. Intelligence received about a known badger
digger from the Barry area who was seen in the Gloucestershire
area where two badger setts had been attacked and dwelling houses
had been burgled. Evidence pointed to the fact that the culprit
was responsible for both offences.
4. During the search of an allotment in
relation to the illegal taking and possession of wild raptors,
an illegal section 1 firearm was recovered. Culprit convicted
of wildlife and firearms offences
5. During a search of premises in relation
to the illegal use of pesticides in an attempt to kill peregrine
falcons, an illegal shotgun and ammunition were recovered. Culprit
convicted of wildlife and firearms offences.
6. A convicted badger digger from south
Wales was caught poaching in the north of England. When searched
he was found to be in possession of drugs. The culprit was convicted
of poaching and drug related offences.
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