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Published Date: 27 January 2010
THE BORDERS along with the rest of the Scottish countryside is coming under increasing attack from poachers.
New figures reveal that certain crimes against wildlife rocketed last year.
Poaching of deer, hares and fish all recorded substantial rises last year, with the incidence of deer offences soaring by 47 per cent in Scotland.
The percentage reflects t...

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  • Last Updated: 27 January 2010 3:42 PM
  • Source: n/a
  • Location: Borders
 
 

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