31-year-old man arrested for illegal possession of wild birds and hares in Famagusta

On November 11, 2026, police in Dherynia, working in cooperation with the Game Fund, arrested a 31-year-old man following a court-authorized search of his property in the Famagusta district. Authorities discovered 108 dead wild birds stored in plastic containers inside a freezer on the premises. Furthermore, officers found seven live hares kept in a fenced area without the required permits from the head of the Game Fund.

The suspect was arrested for the offenses of possession of dead wild game and the illegal keeping of animals in captivity. Following his arrest, the man underwent a written interrogation and was subsequently released. All seized items, including the 108 birds and seven hares, were handed over to the Game Fund. The Dherynia Police Station is continuing its investigation into the case.

The Game Fund is expected to issue an out-of-court fine to the suspect as part of the legal consequences for these violations. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the illegal possession of the game remains ongoing.