For illegal possession of hares in Cyprus, a fine is imposed

45-year-old resident of Cyprus fined 10 000 euro for illegal possession of nine rabbits.

On the morning of Thursday, 26 July, the police found the animals in a cage in the courtyard of a woman's house in Kokkinotrimitia. The warrant for the search was issued by the court of Nicosia. According to SigmaLive, the fine was issued in accordance with the law on the protection of wild birds and animals.