05/05/2016
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Investigation Launched After Three Birds Of Prey Die Of Poisoning
Police have launched an investigation after the deaths of three birds of prey in Co Antrim.
Tests carried out on a peregrine falcon and a buzzard revealed they had been poisoned with the pesticide carbofurn.
Tests on another buzzard revealed it had been exposed to alpha chloralose.
PSNI Wildlife Liaison Officer Emma Meredith said: "Poisons can have serious implications and reports such as this give rise to serious concerns.
"Poison generally is very dangerous and we would have particular concern over any poison but particularly over carbofuran.
"We are disappointed that this continues to happen especially with such a dangerous substance, which could kill not only birds of prey but also, a child, family pet or any adult coming into contact with it."
Haulier Fined For Transporting Unfit Animal
A haulier from Co Antrim has been fined after he was convicted of charges connected with transporting an unfit animal.
Bertie Herbison was convicted of one charge of transporting an animal that was not fit for the journey and one charge of providing false information on a movement document at Antrim Magistrates' Court.
He pleaded guilty and was fined £250 plus a £15 offenders levy.
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A woman has convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Londonderry Crown Court today.
Lucia McCullagh claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £25,469 while failing to declare she was living with her partner. She was given 200 hours community service.
She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(CD)
Police have launched an investigation after the deaths of three birds of prey in Co Antrim.
Tests carried out on a peregrine falcon and a buzzard revealed they had been poisoned with the pesticide carbofurn.
Tests on another buzzard revealed it had been exposed to alpha chloralose.
PSNI Wildlife Liaison Officer Emma Meredith said: "Poisons can have serious implications and reports such as this give rise to serious concerns.
"Poison generally is very dangerous and we would have particular concern over any poison but particularly over carbofuran.
"We are disappointed that this continues to happen especially with such a dangerous substance, which could kill not only birds of prey but also, a child, family pet or any adult coming into contact with it."
Haulier Fined For Transporting Unfit Animal
A haulier from Co Antrim has been fined after he was convicted of charges connected with transporting an unfit animal.
Bertie Herbison was convicted of one charge of transporting an animal that was not fit for the journey and one charge of providing false information on a movement document at Antrim Magistrates' Court.
He pleaded guilty and was fined £250 plus a £15 offenders levy.
Woman Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A woman has convicted for claiming benefits she was not entitled to at Londonderry Crown Court today.
Lucia McCullagh claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £25,469 while failing to declare she was living with her partner. She was given 200 hours community service.
She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(CD)
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