(2/2) PC Ian Nicholls said: “There are many public footpaths in the area and inappropriate use of a firearm so close to residential areas could endanger the public. We are increasing patrols as a result. Anyone with info should contact us asap, quoting ref 24000238533.”

(1/2) APPEAL - Wild rabbits have been shot in the Bryn Seiri Farm area of Conwy over the past few weeks. It is believed poachers have been entering private land near to residential areas to shoot the rabbits at night - an offence under the Night Poaching Act 1828.

Yesterday we attended an area in Flintshire to support RSPCA and World Horse Welfare colleagues after concerns were raised for the welfare of horses at the location.

Following an assessment by an equine vet, three horses were seized and removed under the Animal Welfare Act.

As part of the national #OpRecall campaign around livestock attacks. Dave & Chris from the team are out and about on Moel Famau meeting and chatting to dog owners.

Good evening everyone. Dave from the team with be presenting on the UK wide National Sheep Association webinar on livestock attacks at 7.30 pm tonight. If you want to join the link is orlo.uk/nTEgu
#OpRecall #LeadOn

Rural Crime Team PC Ian Nicholls recently attended Eglwysbach Nursery School in Conwy to engage with the next generation of farmers. The children tried on some police uniform and equipment and really enjoyed looking around the police car - especially putting the siren on 🚔.

We are investigating a high value theft of GPS equipment. We received a report that sometime overnight between 12/3 and 13/3, 5 tractors were broken into on a farm in Sontley near Erddig, Wrexham. A number of GPS's on each of the tractors were stolen. Anyone with info📞 101.

Lambing season is upon us , Dog owners please pay attention to the message

Mae hi yn amser wyna , mae hi yn bwysig fod perchnogion cwn yn talu sylw ir neges

Ahead of this weekends implement sale at Ruthin Livestock mart , members of the team visited and checked items for smartwater marks to minimise the opportunity for thieves to move on stolen goods , Our team and the auctioneers working to safeguard farmers
#WeDontBuyCrime

When stopping vehicles and trailers , you never know what you will find, today we found this quad bike in the rear of a trailer, It was found to be legitimate and the owner went away with a smartwater pack and sign to protect his quad bike and farm , everyone is happy 😃

A man has been charged with attempting to take Goshawks in a cage trap on land on the outskirts of Wrexham.

➡️ orlo.uk/Sri7H

#Wrexham

A man has been arrested following a badger set interference. Warrants were executed in the Caernarfon and Llanllyfni areas in partnership with RSPCA today (Wednesday, March 6th).

➡️ orlo.uk/M6Bm1

A sheep in lamb has been killed in a livestock attack in Flintshire. A further 3 pregnant sheep were also injured. The incident involving a dog is reported to happened in a field off Kelsterton Lane in Northop between 10am on 15/2 and 9am on 16/2. 👉🏼 orlo.uk/evstg

We are appealing for information after a porpoise was found headless in Aberffraw Bay, Anglesey.

👉🏽 orlo.uk/2AX6u

We are continuing to appeal to anyone with information to get in touch

❗🦆 We are appealing for information after it is reported a wild bird was shot near to the River Dee in Holt. The incident, believed to have involved an air rifle, happened at around 2pm on Sunday, February 4th. ➡️ orlo.uk/ERmte

Noson difyr dros ben yn cwmni aelodau @CFfiCymru Llannefydd yn son am gwaith yr tîm. Criw gwych, wedi mwynhau ei cwmni yn fawr iawn

Great evening spent with Llannefydd young farmers club , a really good bunch , thoroughly enjoyed their company

'However, North Wales Police do investigate every matter & will prosecute offenders when sufficient evidence comes to light.'

The footage attached has no sound. But shows the Fox, then hounds and then the riders. 3/3

Rural Crime Team Officer PC Dave Allen said: “We welcome the courts verdict & thank the CPS & witnesses for their assistance in bringing the case. As people may be aware convictions under Sec' 1 of the Hunting Act can be difficult to achieve due to the many legal defences'. 2/3

A Huntsman was fined on 21/10/23 at Wrexham Magistrates Court after being convicted of Hunting a Fox. Chris Woodward (39) of Burford, Oxfordshire was at the time of the offence January 23 the Huntsman of the Wynnstay Hunt. He was fined £525 plus costs making a total of £1375 1/3