On a midsummer night, the vast wilderness of Jingyuan County, Baiyin City, Gansu Province, should have been quiet. In such a night, a "hunt" for wild scorpions is quietly going on.
In the last few days of June, the Jingyuan County Public Security Bureau cracked a number of cases of illegal hunting of wild scorpions, successfully confiscated more than 21,000 wild scorpions, and arrested 37 criminal suspects. This news quickly aroused the attention of all walks of life, why would someone take risks and capture these "little guys" on a large scale?
"Hey, look over there!" Late at night on June 25, in a wilderness area in Dongwan Town, Jingyuan County, a policeman said to a colleague in a low voice. By the moonlight, they saw a few faint points of light flickering in the distance, moving slowly. "Action!" With a low shout, the policemen who had been in ambush for a long time quickly outflanked them.
"Don't move! Put down what you're holding!" With the bright light of the flashlight, several men who were groping on the ground suddenly panicked. They had tweezers and kegs in their hands, and there were several struggling scorpions scattered on the ground. "It's over, it's done," one of the men muttered in frustration. This is the first case of illegal hunting of wild scorpions cracked by the Jingyuan County Public Security Bureau. But that's just the beginning.
In the following days, similar scenes continued to be staged in Chengguan, Dongsheng, Dalu, Santan, Zhongbao, Wuhe and other towns in Jingyuan County. Through meticulous investigation, the police mastered the law of the criminals, and adopted the strategy of "breaking each one" to successfully wipe out these "scorpion hunters".
"I didn't expect so many people to do this!" A police officer involved in the operation lamented, "We arrested a total of 37 people, seized a large number of crime tools, and the most surprising thing was the number of wild scorpions seized - more than 21,000!"
Among these illegally captured scorpions, there are more than 15,000 live scorpions, which have been identified by experts as striped scorpions, which belong to the national "three haves" protected wild animals. According to the market price, the value of this batch of scorpions is more than 200,000 yuan. "It's terrible, so many scorpions have been caught, what a big impact on the ecological environment!" When a local environmental volunteer heard about the incident, he said worriedly.
Despite their small size, these wild scorpions play an important role in the ecosystem. Not only are they a food source for many animals, but they are also "killers" in their own right to control the populations of certain insects. What's more, scorpions have a long reproductive cycle, usually taking two years to reproduce one generation. Once their habitat is destroyed, it is extremely difficult to recover.
What motivates these people to take the risk of being stung to catch these little creatures?" It's mostly for the money. Xiao Li, the policeman handling the case, analyzed, "As far as we know, most of these scorpions will be sold to some pharmaceutical companies or farms. Scorpion toxins have a certain use in medicine, and scorpions can also be made into products such as medicinal wine. "
The harm of such short-sighted behavior far outweighs the immediate benefits. Illegal harvesting not only disrupts the ecological balance, but may also lead to a sharp decline in scorpion populations in some areas, and even put them at risk of extinction. "Don't think it's no big deal to catch a few scorpions." Director Li of the Jingyuan County Public Security Bureau said earnestly, "Personal behavior may seem insignificant, but it adds up to a lot and will eventually cause serious consequences." Each of us has a responsibility to protect nature and maintain ecological balance. "
Faced with this grim situation, the Jingyuan County Public Security Bureau quickly launched an operation. They have not only intensified inspections, but also actively carried out propaganda and education to raise the public's awareness of protection. "We organized special personnel to release more than 15,000 live scorpions that were seized." Director Li said, "He also called on the general public to actively participate in wildlife protection and jointly maintain our clear waters and green mountains." "
"Protecting wildlife requires the joint efforts of the whole society." As one ecology expert pointed out, "Each of us should be more environmentally conscious and respect the laws of nature. At the same time, the relevant departments should also strengthen supervision and crack down on illegal hunting. It is also suggested that the development of sustainable alternative industries could be considered to meet market demand while conserving wild resources. For example, on the premise of ensuring science and legality, artificial breeding should be encouraged to reduce dependence on wild populations.
The follow-up handling of the case has also aroused the attention of all sectors of society. Legal experts pointed out that according to the mainland's "Wildlife Protection Law", anyone who illegally hunts wild animals under national key protection will face up to five years in prison or criminal detention and a fine. Although the striped scorpion is not a protected animal, illegal large-scale capture can still constitute a crime.
"Severe legal sanctions are important, but it is even more critical to curb this behavior at the source." A sociologist said, "We need to strengthen ecological civilization education and cultivate the public's awareness and sense of responsibility for environmental protection." Only if everyone is aware of the importance of protecting the environment can we solve the problem at its root. "
The case has also sparked deep thinking about wildlife conservation. Some experts suggested that a more complete investigation and monitoring system for wildlife resources should be established to keep abreast of changes in the distribution and abundance of various species, so as to provide a basis for scientific decision-making and effective conservation. There is also a need to strengthen cross-sectoral cooperation. Environmental protection, forestry, public security and other departments should establish a linkage mechanism to form a joint force for protection. It is also an important direction to encourage and support scientific research institutions to carry out relevant research and provide scientific support for wildlife conservation.
Protecting the ecological environment is not an overnight matter, it needs long-term persistence and the participation of the whole people. Rooted in the awareness of conservation in everyone's heart, wildlife protection has a long way to go. It is not only about ecological balance, but also an important embodiment of the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. Every citizen should take action, start from the small things around us, and jointly protect the green waters and green mountains on which we depend. Everyone has a responsibility to protect wild animals, and don't break the law knowingly. #头条创作挑战赛#