Grouse estate search

The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and Police Scotland have searched a grouse shooting estate in Perthshire following reports of alleged wildlife crimes.

A Scottish SPCA special investigations unit chief inspector, who cannot be named due to their involvement in undercover work, said:“We can confirm there is an ongoing investigation in to wildlife crime in the Tayside area.

“This investigation is being carried out in conjunction with our partners from Police Scotland and we look forward to working with the wildlife crime unit as the case progresses.”