A procedure carried out last Friday morning at the rural property “La Rinconada”, in Toay, led to the seizure of illegal hunting weapons and trophies.
The operation, led by the Rural Crimes Investigation Brigade, was carried out in coordination with:
- The Rural Security Division of the UR I.
- The Special Group UR I, which secured the perimeter of the location.
Seizure of illegal hunting weapons and items
During the raid, the following items were confiscated:
- 7 long guns and 2 handguns, one of them a replica.
- Ammunition of different calibers.
- 4 knives and flashlights.
- Antelope and wild boar heads, considered illegal hunting trophies.
Two individuals were charged with illegal possession of firearms and were placed at the disposal of the Rural Crimes Thematic Prosecutor’s Office, under the responsibility of Dr. Oscar Cazenave.
Violation of the Wildlife Conservation Law
In addition to the possession of firearms, the discovery of hunting trophies led to the issuance of a violation report under Law 1194, which protects wildlife.
Authorities emphasized that illegal hunting continues to be a threat to the biodiversity of the region, and that control operations will continue to eradicate this practice.
This procedure reinforces the province’s commitment to environmental conservation and the fight against rural crimes.
Rural area raid: weapons, hunting trophies, and marijuana plants seized
On March 31, a procedure took place at the property known as “Quitral co”, also in La Pampa. There, members of the Rural Division of the UR-III inspected the facilities in search of illicit activities related to illegal hunting and undeclared firearm possession.
During the inspection, various firearms were found, mostly long guns, along with items prohibited in hunting activities, such as silencers and night vision scopes attached to weapons.
Additionally, trophies of native and exotic wildlife, both national and international, were found without the corresponding documentation proving their origin and legality.
Given the presence of these elements, all of them were seized and made available to the General Directorate of Natural Resources of the Ministry of Production for the necessary analysis.
Moreover, one of the structures at the location was specially adapted to accommodate hunters.
Simultaneously, while inspecting the perimeter of the property, the police officers discovered a cannabis sativa plantation consisting of 16 growing plants. Additionally, a dried plant, jars with buds, stems, seeds, and materials for processing the substance were found.
Faced with this situation, the members of the Rural Division of the UR-III proceeded to seize the plants and related materials.
The firearms were temporarily stored in the Rural Security UR-I deposit, while the pieces and trophies remained in the custody of the General Directorate of Natural Resources.
Meanwhile, the cannabis plants and associated items were handed over to the Toxicomania Division UR-III through the corresponding chain of custody.
