6 Individuals in Siirt Fined £53,000 for Hunting Fugitives
Nature Conservation and National Parks Siirt Branch Directorate Crack Down on Illegal Hunting
The Nature Conservation and National Parks Siirt Branch Directorate, in collaboration with the Provincial Gendarmerie Command teams, is intensifying efforts to combat illegal hunting and protect wildlife. According to a recent statement, inspections conducted in the countryside of the city led to the discovery of 6 individuals hunting without a proper certificate. As a result, fines totaling 53,619 pounds were imposed on the offenders.
Furthermore, the teams also seized Kınalı Partridges during their operations. These birds were promptly handed over to the Siirt University Animal Health Application and Research Hospital for treatment. Additionally, structures like trap apparatus and stone residences used in illegal hunting activities were dismantled and destroyed to deter further illegal activities.
The crackdown on illegal hunting is crucial to preserving the local wildlife and maintaining the ecological balance in the region. The Nature Conservation and National Parks Siirt Branch Directorate, along with law enforcement agencies, remain committed to protecting the environment and enforcing hunting regulations to ensure the sustainable conservation of natural resources.
