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Poaching: Man Caught Red-Handed Trapping Birds in Nets

Published February 11, 2026, 12:03
Poaching: Man Caught Red-Handed Trapping Birds in Nets

The Police in Larnaca are investigating a case of poaching, following the arrest of a 35-year-old man who was found trying to capture wild birds, possibly finches, using trapping nets. The man was arrested in the early hours of the morning in an area of Tochni. Members of the Anti-Poaching Squad found the 35-year-old approaching a field where two trapping nets were set up and attempting to remove the birds. Along with the nets, a device producing mimetic sounds of wild birds was found in operation. Police released four wild birds, believed to be finches, and the man was detained at the local Zygi Police Station for further investigation. Police continue their investigations into the case of poaching.