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The name says it all. Pete Charleston a retired police wildlife crime officer and civilian investigator commentating on topical wildlife crime issues.

[exwco @exwco]

@RAF_Luton I’m

[Police Scotland @PoliceScotland]

Raptor persecution 🦅 is the criminal act of intentionally killing or injuring wild birds of prey by shooting, trapping, poisoning or destroy their nests.

Visit ➡️ https://t.co/hYte8iQ375 to help us
#EndWildllifeCrime

[Alan Stewart @WildlifeBlog]

After police investigation into the stabbing and kicking of a hedgehog a 13 year-old boy has now been charged. https://t.co/WzEtqZYJZX

[Leeds Wildlife and Rural Crime Team @WYP_LDWildlife]

This morning the Wildlife crime officer for the Outer East villages attended a sett following a report of suspicious activity. On searching the area officers located the remains of a badger.
Crime number 13210251865
Any info please call 101 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111

[exwco @exwco]

Housebuilding director faces badger sett damage charge https://t.co/rluoLiVp3e

[Dorset Police Rural Crime Team @RuralCrimeTeam]

Swan killed in 'brutal' air gun attack while sitting alongside its mate on their nest of eggs https://t.co/1dQeJH7yRz

[exwco @exwco]

Five men charged with hunting offences in rural Suffolk https://t.co/5PixwSUF0L

[Cumbria Police @Cumbriapolice]

We are appealing for information following the disappearance of two male Hen Harriers, in suspicious circumstances from the RSPB reserve at Geltsdale.

Full release here ⬇️
https://t.co/eh4IuFAmif

[Wildlife Training @craig_wildlife]

Training this week in South Yorkshire delivering wildlife Crime course to 26 police officers. Day 1 we heard from NWCU, NE & H&S issues. Today we are covering CITES, bats & badgers and thanks to @syptweet @JNCC_UK @_BCT_ @BadgerTrust @ukwildlifecrime @NaturalEngland

[Norfolk Rural Crime - Operation Randall @RuralCrimeNfk]

PC Lovelock has spent today with @EnvAgency in Downham/Kings Lynn area tackling illegal fishing various waterways and fisheries patrolled. 5 people dealt with for rod offences. @KingsLynnPolice #OPClampdown #OPTraverse #ruralpolicing #1765

[exwco @exwco]

@undividual @njt88 Easiest way to tell is whether it had spots on the throat.
Lots of good info on the website of Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Trust.

[exwco @exwco]

@undividual @njt88 Hi Naomi, hope you are well. There are three types of newt commonly found in UK. Great Crested, Palmate and Smooth. Don’t think yours is Great Crested. I would go with Palmate although telling the difference between them and Smooth is not easy.

[exwco @exwco]

Peregrine falcon found dead near Boris Johnson's Downing Street home https://t.co/y7XvfamTJn via @MailOnline

[Norfolk Police @NorfolkPolice]

Three men have been fined and given Criminal Behaviour Orders for hare coursing. More details>> https://t.co/u27rNBH5Ir

[exwco @exwco]

@SussexRuralCops @badgerlandlord @KatyBourne @CCJoShiner @mariacaulfield Hopefully many more forces will also consider such an initiative.

[exwco @exwco]

Threats to bats from 'Urban Exploring' trend https://t.co/oukD22LwRZ

[exwco @exwco]

Investigation after Red Kite found dead in field https://t.co/SGQohTr1vq

[Lancs Rural Police @LancRuralPolice]

West Rural Task force have interviewed and summonsed a male from Blackpool for the illegal taking of game with a hawk on an country estate near Garstang. We are committed to tackling all sorts of rural crime, so please continue to report suspicious activity.

[PC CJ Newsome 🦡🦊 @WYP_CNewsome]

🦌Hunting with dogs offence recorded, after 3 lurcher type dogs, (2 beige, 1 dark tan), mauled and killed a deer at Huddersfield Golf Club, Fixby, 4pm 07/05/21
Any info to trace white male, 50+, thick-set, bald/shaven head, please ring 101, re:13210228601 #wildlifecrime #kirklees

[exwco @exwco]

Andy, was not aware of your retirement. But very best wishes for the future.