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Man Arrested for Trapping Wild Birds

Published February 11, 2026, 12:20
Man Arrested for Trapping Wild Birds

Police in Larnaca are investigating a poaching case after receiving information about a 35-year-old man trapping wild birds with nets. The man was spotted in the early hours of the morning in the Tohni area, attempting to remove birds from two nets he had set up, while also using a device to produce mimetic sounds to attract the birds. Members of the Anti-Poaching Squad of the MΜΑD managed to release four wild birds, believed to be finches. The 35-year-old was arrested and taken to Zygi Police Station for further investigation. The case concerns a violation of wildlife protection legislation, and the Police are investigating all aspects of it.