Police arrested a 31-year-old man Wednesday after finding 108 dead wild birds in a freezer at his property in the Famagusta district, authorities said.
Officers from Dherynia, working with the Game Fund, carried out a court-authorized search of the premises. They found the birds stored in plastic containers inside the freezer. They also found seven live hares kept in a fenced area without the permits required from the head of the Game Fund.
The man was arrested on suspicion of possessing dead wild game and illegally keeping animals in captivity. He was questioned in writing and released.
The birds and hares were handed over to the Game Fund. The Game Fund is expected to issue the suspect an out-of-court fine. Dherynia police said their investigation is continuing.
