Terra Cypria has called for a full investigation into a shooting involving members of the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS) and game wardens in the Famagusta district, urging authorities to show zero tolerance for crimes against wildlife and attacks on people protecting the environment.
The Cyprus Environmental Protection Foundation condemned the incident and called on the relevant authorities to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
In its statement, Terra Cypria referred to a police announcement concerning two people who were injured by gunfire in a designated hunting area in the Famagusta district. Police arrested a 35-year-old man on Thursday.
The foundation also referred to a European directive governing prohibited methods of hunting wild birds.
Call for immediate investigation
Terra Cypria said the Republic of Cyprus’ authorities must demonstrate zero tolerance towards any crime against wildlife or attack on environmental defenders.
It called on the Cyprus Police and the Ministry of Justice and Public Order to ensure the immediate and full investigation of the case.
The foundation also stressed the need to secure justice for the alleged offences of discharging a firearm and causing injury to CABS members.
It argued that, based on the facts of the case as reported, the offences appeared to have been committed deliberately.
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