The police have reported finding a “considerable” number of stuffed protected birds in Gozo.

They said the discoveries were made during investigations into illegal hunting.

A total of 114 protected birds were found in a house in Nadur as well as 47 non-protected birds.

A 21-year-old Gozitan is to be arraigned in court as a result.

Investigations are continuing.

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