2023-08-04 21:32:57
According to the information provided by the Colonia Police, reports of firearm shots were received in the area, which led the military guard present to alert the police authorities. Upon approaching the individual, the agents observed that he was wearing a “military-type camouflaged jacket” and proceeded to order him to stop, achieving his immediate arrest.
The man was carrying a 22LR caliber rifle equipped with a telescopic sight, as well as 30 rounds of the same caliber and a knife.
The chief of the Colonia Police, Fabio Quevedo, reported that the subject had not entered the hull of the ranch, but was in a large area of the property, which covers thousands of hectares. Although hunting is a common activity in that area, it is prohibited due to its private nature, which led to his arrest.
He Ministry of Environment clarifies on its website that even if a person has the proper hunting permits, hunting is not allowed at night, from vehicles, on public roads, in private fields, “without the owner’s permission, or with weapons within a 3 km radius. of populated centers or rural schools”.
The detainee will face charges for illegal hunting in a private area, by virtue of current regulations on environmental and safety matters. The authorities urge to respect the regulations established to protect the fauna and flora of the region and guarantee the safety of private properties.
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