The police found over 100 limesticks on Monday in an open space in Famagusta outside a hut belonging to a 68-year-old man.

The investigation was conducted in the framework of police efforts to clamp down on poaching.

The police found 23 limesticks on trees and a device on the ground mimicking wild birds.

A wild bird caught on one of the limesticks was released.

Further investigations led to 88 limesticks in a basket outside a small building belonging to the 68-year-old.

All items were confiscated as evidence.

The man is expected to be given an out-of-court fine by the game service.

Police investigations are ongoing.r