Frodo's Hunt: The Blitz in the province of Parma against outlaw hare hunters. The men of the Forest Guard denounced seven people, pinched in Roccabianca (PR), complete with transceivers and rifles. In addition to the devices, which cannot be used during hitting, the serial numbers of the action frame of some firearms did not coincide with those of the barrel.
Thus the seven poachers, who reside in different towns in the province, ended up in a sea of trouble. In addition to being reported for hunting with unauthorized means, they risk a fine of up to 1.549 euros. The seizure of the two-way radios and rifles was also triggered and the seven were reported to the Police Headquarters for possible measures on the suspension of the rifle port license for hunting purposes.
But let's go in order. The hunters, all between 45 and 60 years old, reside in different towns of the province: Roccabianca Sorbolo, Fornovo, Soragna and Zibello.
Together for a weekend joke they were pinched in the countryside of the Bassa, a very attractive area, unfortunately also for poachers. Armed to the teeth, they continued to stay in touch to track down the animals and smack of specimens by communicating positions and sightings via radio. The Forestry operation, in collaboration with the Provincial Police, lasted several hours. In addition to keeping an eye on the poachers with a long stakeout, the agents tuned in to the radio frequencies of the hare hunters to nail them.
Once reached, the poachers were identified. One poacher attempted to downplay, others even denied the rifle violation. But how does it work? Two-way radios are prohibited by the law that regulates hunting, with the exception of hunted or hunted wild boar. In the latter case, in fact, the devices are only allowed for organizational connections between the dog handlers and the foremen.
All this to ensure their safety and security. Clearly the transceiver remains a very popular tool among poachers. "It is a very simple device to find - explain the experts - with a modest price and objectively very easy to use". It is impossible to rattle off precise figures, but the crafty ones who opt for this "shortcut" are not few.
What is certain is that the controls of the men of the Forest Guard will continue at a beating drum for the whole season.
16.10.2013
Chiara Pozzati - Gazzetta di Parma