Police carried out more than 300 checks across Cyprus on Sunday, the first day of the hunting season.
The checks resulted in 12 out-of-court complaints for offences including carrying an assembled hunting firearm inside a vehicle, pursuing game in a prohibited area and carrying a hunting firearm in a prohibited area.
Two people investigated in Paphos
Meanwhile, Stroumpi Police Station is investigating a case involving two men, aged 39 and 42, concerning the illegal possession and transportation of a hunting firearm.
The two men were reportedly found by Game and Fauna Service officers hunting in a prohibited hunting area.
They were issued out-of-court complaints for offences relating to pursuing game and carrying a hunting firearm in a prohibited hunting area.
Checks to continue throughout the season
Police said hunting checks will continue throughout the season.
The aim is to protect public safety, prevent offences and ensure compliance with hunting legislation.
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