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Poacher Caught Red-Handed in Larnaca

Published February 11, 2026, 12:41

Larnaca Police are investigating a poaching case following the arrest of a 35-year-old man caught in the act. The man was found in the Tohni area attempting to remove wild birds from trapping nets. He was found in possession of two trapping nets and a device producing mimetic sounds of wild birds. Four wild birds, believed to be finches, were released from the nets. The 35-year-old was arrested and taken to Zygi Police Station for further investigation.