Northern Ireland

Police probe Co Tyrone deer poaching report

A deer carcass was found on land on Kirlish Road in Drumquin at the weekend. 
A deer carcass was found on land on Kirlish Road in Drumquin at the weekend. 

Police are investigating a suspected case of deer poaching in Co Tyrone.

It comes after a deer carcass was found on land on Kirlish Road in Drumquin at the weekend. 

A report of suspected deer poaching in the area was made to police on Sunday afternoon.

Two men were reportedly seen in the area where the carcass was found in a field. 

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A PSNI spokesperson said police take all concerns regarding wildlife crime seriously and would investigate accordingly. 

Deer are protected by law under the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985.  

"PSNI’s ‘Operation Wild Deer’ initiative aims to raise awareness of deer poaching and we work in conjunction with partner agencies to help address these issues," the spokesperson said.

"It is also worth noting on occasions when officers are considering deer poaching, firearms offences may also be established. Shooting on unfamiliar land is not only dangerous, but may also constitute a criminal offence and will be investigated as such."