A control of the carabinieri led to the discovery of a real deposit for the bird of village in Villa San Giovanni. Yesterday afternoon, the soldiers of the local station, with the support of the Forestry Carabinieri of San Roberto and the Veterinary Service of the Asp of Reggio Calabria, denounced a local man in a state of freedom, held responsible for mistreatment of animals, detention of fauna in incompatible conditions with the well -being and illegal capture of protected specimens.
Inside a warehouse for exclusive use, 10 cages containing 16 cardellini were found, especially particularly protected. Four birds showed serious injuries. At the same time, the military found 5 networks used for the capture of Frodo, typical of the poaching activity.
The search also continued on the man’s car, where a switchblade knife of the overall length of over 15 cm was recovered.
All the material and animals have been seized. The hells were entrusted to the veterinary staff for the care and the evaluation of their possible reintegration into nature.
The activity of the carabinieri conducted in the Reggio is part of a broader context and confirms the commitment of the carabinieri in the protection of the national fauna heritage and in the repression of illegal practices that threaten biodiversity and environment.