Environmentalists at British bases in the Limassol area have recorded four cases of poisoning of dogs and foxes.
Attackers used special baits in acrotiri and episcopies. All incidents have occurred over the past three months. According to activists, poisoning pose a serious threat to wildlife, especially for protected bird species, since they occurred in the territories of special protection and special protected zones (SAC).
Moreover, they can lead to secondary poisoning of such species as white -headed sips that feed on corpses of other animals. This was stated by a senior officer on politics and ensuring compliance with the rules of Alexy Perud.
Perud said that the investigation of the facts of placing poisoned baits continues, they can be used by livestock breeders in response to problems with foxes.
“However, this may also be associated with rivalry between people illegally training dogs in the affected areas,” she said.
At British bases, hunting dogs are prohibited. Violators face a fixed fine of € 300, which can be increased to € 3417 or to two years of imprisonment if guilty is found.
Toxicological examinations were used to determine the toxic substance. Meanwhile, a detachment of dogs to combat the poisoning of the game service and fauna patrols the injured areas. If you have witnessed such incidents, then you can report them to the base of the base by phone 1443 or anonymously by phone 9772 0883.
Source: Cyprus-Mail.com
