Romanian police conduct raids for poaching and illegal weapons

Police in Romania have conducted separate raids targeting illegal hunting and weapons violations in Alba and Botoșani counties.

In Alba County, authorities searched the home of a 60-year-old man in Rimetea suspected of poaching and violating weapons regulations. Officers discovered three wildcat furs, a protected species, along with an illegal lethal weapon, a non-lethal weapon, and an ATV suspected of being used for poaching activities. The suspect had previously been detained for 24 hours.

In Botoșani County, police raided the residence and business of a 35-year-old man in Cătămărești-Deal. The investigation follows an incident where the individual allegedly poached a rabbit on hunting grounds where he was not registered. During the search, officers seized a lethal hunting weapon, 15 cartridges, and a thermal imaging sighting device. A vehicle used in the commission of the acts was also identified, with a spent cartridge casing found inside.