13 October 2025, 20:01

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Man found with over 100 limesticks, one bird released

Man found with over 100 limesticks, one bird released

The police found over 100 limesticks on Monday in an open space in Famagusta outside a hut belonging to a 68-year-old man.

The investigation was conducted in the framework of police efforts to clamp down on poaching.

The police found 23 limesticks on trees and a device on the ground mimicking wild birds.

A wild bird caught on one of the limesticks was released.

Further investigations led to 88 limesticks in a basket outside a small building belonging to the 68-year-old.

All items were confiscated as evidence.

The man is expected to be given an out-of-court fine by the game service.

Police investigations are ongoing.r

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