200 charged over illegal hunting and trapping

A total of 200 persons were arraigned in court over illegal hunting and trapping in the first six months of the year, after surveillance carried out by the Administrative Law Enforcement Unit. The Environment Ministry said yesterday it was determined...

A total of 200 persons were arraigned in court over illegal hunting and trapping in the first six months of the year, after surveillance carried out by the Administrative Law Enforcement Unit.

The Environment Ministry said yesterday it was determined to continue enforcing the law to stop such practices. In the whole of last year, 380 persons were arraigned for these offences and 364 in 2003.

Abuses would prejudice the derogation on hunting and trapping agreed with the EU during Malta's membership negotiations, the ministry said.

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