Avon and Somerset Police also arrested the 28-year-old on suspicion of sett interference, being in possession of a controlled Class B drug and being in possession of offensive weapons.
28th April 2023
A man has been arrested on suspicion of badger baiting along with drugs and weapon offences as part of a joint investigation being carried out by police and the RSPCA. According to Avon and Somerset Police, officers from our Rural Affairs Unit (RAU) and Neighbourhood Policing teams carried out warrants at two Bristol addresses on April 14.
A 28-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of badger baiting, sett interference, animal cruelty, being in possession of a controlled Class B drug (cannabis) and being in possession of offensive weapons. The man has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Sgt Katie Maun said: “The arrest follows a joint investigation between police and the RSPCA in response to intelligence provided last year.
“During the warrant, we seized four dogs, veterinary-grade medication, and cannabis along with a number of non-firearms weapons, including the crossbow and a machete. We take offences of this nature very seriously and our enquiries are ongoing.”
The force added in a statement: “If you suspect someone is committing a wildlife crime, call 101 or report online at Report wildlife crime.”
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I would have thought that there is plenty of evidence of various illegal things going on and the bastard should be locked up for a good few years show these scum they cannot get away with this disgusting behaviour and dreadful cruelty to innocent animals.