As temperatures rise in the northern hemisphere, migratory birds begin to migrate northward. As a "resting place" for migratory birds, Beijing's sub-center attracts a large number of migratory birds to settle here. Beiqing Community Daily (WeChat ID: tongzhoushequbao) reporter learned from the Tongzhou police that recently, the Tongzhou police seized two cases of illegal capture of birds, and the two men were taken criminal coercive measures by the Tongzhou police.
In addition, in order to protect migratory birds, the Forest Public Security Brigade of Tongzhou Public Security Bureau, together with multiple departments, has specially formulated a work plan to carry out publicity, prevention, and crackdown, and make every effort to create a safe and comfortable migration environment for migratory birds.
Illegal hunting using slingshots, traps, and traps
Two men in Tongzhou were subjected to criminal coercive measures
On April 6, the police of the Forest Public Security Brigade and the police of the Zhangjiawan Police Station found that some people were using trap cages to illegally hunt wild birds in a park and woodland in the jurisdiction. After continuous squatting, the police found that a man drove a motorcycle to the location and was suspected of committing a major crime. Subsequently, the police quickly stepped forward to arrest the suspect Zhang. After work, Zhang truthfully confessed to the police about the illegal hunting of wild birds using homemade trap cages.
At the hunting site and Zhang's home, the police successively seized 5 wild birds that he had illegally hunted, among which the yellow finch and coal were all "three haves" protected animals. After the staff of the Wildlife Rescue Center confirmed the physical condition of the five birds, the police released all of them in the Grand Canal Forest Park. At present, the suspect Zhang has been taken criminal compulsory measures by the Tongzhou Public Security Bureau in accordance with the law.
On March 20, the Forest Public Security Brigade received a notification from the Zhangjiawan Police Station that someone in the area was suspected of using a slingshot to carry out illegal hunting activities. After receiving the report, the police of the Forest Public Security Brigade immediately went to the Zhangjiawan Police Station to carry out their work. After investigation, the suspect Zhao used tools such as slingshots and animal traps to hunt pheasants and other wild animals many times. On the same day, the suspect Zhao was taken criminal coercive measures by the Tongzhou police in accordance with the law.
The "Bird Week" campaign was launched
This spring, let's guard the "Blue Sky Elf" together
"What should we do if we encounter injured birds in our lives?" Faced with the questions raised by the police of the Forest Public Security Brigade, the young audience at the scene raised their hands and rushed to answer. On April 20, the Forest Public Security Brigade of Tongzhou Public Security Bureau, together with the District Landscaping Bureau, Urban Greenheart Forest Park, and Lovers, held a wild bird science popularization activity in the Urban Greenheart Forest Park.
This popular science activity set up on-site bird watching, science popularization, Q&A interaction, handicraft and other links. At the same time, in order to let the audience feel the importance of bird protection and experience the meaning of harmonious coexistence between man and nature, a flight link was also arranged at the event site. The police of the Forest Public Security Brigade and the children at the scene released wild birds such as mountain turtle doves and magpies that were rescued.
"In recent years, the ecological environment of the sub-center has continued to improve, especially the planning and construction of the wetland park, the types of resident birds have increased, and the migratory birds have also stayed here on a large scale. When citizens encounter injured birds, they know how to rescue them, which is also a kind of protection. Liu Ruofei, a police officer of the Forest Public Security Brigade of the Tongzhou Public Security Bureau, said.
The Tongzhou police will work with relevant departments to continue to publicize the importance of protecting migratory birds and relevant laws and regulations, and guide the general public to actively participate in the protection of migratory birds. At the same time, in view of the illegal and criminal activities that endanger migratory birds, the Tongzhou police will resolutely crack down on them in accordance with the law and make every effort to protect the good ecological environment of the sub-center.
Beiqing Community Daily Sub-Center Edition Group Article/Liu Ruitaotu/Tongzhou Police Editor-in-Charge/Zhang Xin