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Poachers Caught Red-Handed in Rural Cambridgeshire
20 Jan
Summary
- Over 50 poachers dispersed by police over the weekend.
- Police helicopter and rural crime team intervened.
- 40 individuals to be investigated for wildlife offences.

Cambridgeshire Police successfully dispersed over 50 individuals engaged in poaching and hare coursing activities last weekend. The operation, which took place on farmland near Haddon, near Peterborough, was prompted by numerous reports of trespassing with dogs.
Utilizing a police helicopter and the force's dedicated rural crime action team, officers tracked the group through a wooded area. Road closures were implemented to contain the suspects, leading to their detention. The swift police response prevented further illegal activity on the farmland.
Authorities have confirmed that 40 individuals will be investigated for various rural and wildlife offenses. This action highlights the ongoing efforts to combat illegal activities impacting the countryside and its wildlife in the region.




