Two arrested and charged after anti-bird trapping incident at Zygi (Updated)

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By Staff ReporterDecember 27, 202133 Comments1067SHARE

bird released from the netOne of the trapped birds being released from the net (Cabs)

Two men, aged 41 and 51 have been arrested in connection with a case of illegal trapping and killing of wild birds in Zygi, following a complaint by anti-trapping activists.

The two were charged and released and are expected to appear before the Larnaca court.

According to police, a woman reported to the Zygi police that a man was attempting to trap wild birds in the area.

Police went to the scene and found two activists watching a man trying to trap the birds with nets.

Another man then arrived there who allegedly tried to intimidate the officer physically. This was the 51-year-old who then left with the other man.

Police issued arrest warrants for the pair and…

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