Illegal bird fighting activities were shocked at the Shengzhou cemetery in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, and 30 thrushes, a nationally protected animal, were rescued over the weekend
Shengzhou, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, a cemetery that was originally quiet, is very lively on weekends. A group of bird lovers quietly gather here, holding delicate bird cages containing thrushes, a national second-class protected animal. The birds compete fiercely here, and the crisp sound of birdsong reverberates over the cemetery.
Recently, the patrol special police brigade of the Shengzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau accidentally discovered this illegal bird fighting activity during its daily inspection. Through the footage taken by the drone, the police clearly saw how the bird fighters carefully prepared and the whole process of fierce competition. These thrushes, under the control of the bird fighters, either flutter their wings and fly high, or bow their heads to peck, every movement is full of wildness and power.
After an in-depth investigation, the police found that most of these bird fighters were from other places, and they contacted each other through social platforms such as WeChat groups to organize this illegal bird fighting activity. Some of these thrushes were brought from their hometowns, and some were purchased from illegal channels. In order to win the competition, they even use various means to train and improve the fighting spirit of the birds.
In order to crack down on this illegal activity, the Shengzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau quickly launched an operation. On April 7, the police carefully deployed and arrested 18 people involved in the case in one fell swoop, and successfully rescued 30 thrushes that were illegally raised. After being rescued, the birds were carefully cared for by professionals, and their condition is gradually improving and they are about to return to the wild.
The incident has attracted widespread attention from all walks of life. Many citizens have expressed their need to resolutely resist illegal bird fighting and other wildlife protection activities, and jointly maintain ecological balance and biodiversity. At the same time, they also called on relevant authorities to strengthen supervision and crack down on illegal hunting, killing, purchasing, transporting and selling wild animals.
The Shengzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau said it would continue to intensify its crackdown on illegal bird fighting and other wildlife protection activities. At the same time, they will also strengthen publicity and education to raise the public's awareness and awareness of wildlife protection. It is hoped that through the joint efforts of the whole society, wild animals can be better protected and our ecological environment can be better.