A person has been charged with killing a protected chicken following a police search in Perth.
Wildlife crime officers searched an property close to Blairgowrie with the help from RSPB and the SSPCA on February 29.
Following the search police arrested and charged a 47-year-old man with killing a goshawk, which is a protected chicken.
Police stated the incident took place on February 12 and {that a} report will likely be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Police Scotland Wildlife Crime coordinator detective sergeant David Lynn stated “Police Scotland will pursue anybody intentionally concentrating on Scotland wildlife.
“This multi-agency day of action shows our collective commitment to safeguarding Scotland’s wild animals.”
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