[Animal News]The problem of illegal traps is serious. The Fisheries and Conservation Department, together with the Association for the Protection of Animals and relevant government departments, conducted a joint operation to combat the illegal use of hunting traps on the hillside near Po Lam Village, Tseung Kwan O, and seized and removed 11 traps. In one of the traps, an ocelot was trapped. The ocelot has been sent to Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden for observation and treatment.
A spokesman for the AFCD said that the AFCD has been committed to cracking down on illegal hunting of wild animals, and has sent officers to patrol the suburbs from time to time.
According to the “Wild Animals Protection Regulations”, no one may hunt, intentionally disturb, sell or export, possess or control any protected wild animals without permission. Offenders are liable to a maximum fine of $100,000 and imprisonment for one year upon conviction. In addition, anyone who possesses hunting equipment without permission commits an offense and is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000.
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