Rare Bird Seized in Torquay August 2009

Devon and Cornwall Constabulary did not have the information requested.

Dear Sir or Madam,

Would you please provide me with any information you hold regarding the outcome of an incident reported in the press on 10th August?

The incident I refer to is the raid by Police and Animal Health inspectors in properties near Torquay on 6th August where 8 Goshawks were examined and one removed. The press release stated that a 40 year old man was arrested as part of the operation and later released on bail until 28th October, pending further inquiries.

For your information, I include a link to the press article I refer to:

http://www.middevonstar.co.uk/news/devon...

Yours faithfully,

Jan Hart

Devon and Cornwall Constabulary

Dear Ms Hart

I write in connection with your correspondence dated December 2, 2009
which was received by this office on December 2, 2009. I note you seek the
following information:

Would you please provide me with any information you hold regarding the
outcome of an incident reported in the press on 10th August?

The incident I refer to is the raid by Police and Animal Health inspectors
in properties near Torquay on 6th August where 8 Goshawks were examined
and one removed. The press release stated that a 40 year old man was
arrested as part of the operation and later released on bail until 28th
October, pending further inquiries.

For your information, I include a link to the press article I refer to:
[1]http://www.middevonstar.co.uk/news/devon...

Your request will be considered in accordance with the Freedom of
Information Act 2000. You should expect to be sent a response within the
statutory limit of 20 working days, subject to the provisions of the Act.

Should you have any further inquiries concerning this matter, please
contact me quoting my reference number as above.

Yours sincerely

Georgina Kemp (56133)
Freedom of Information Assistant Officer
Tel 01392 452839 (22839)
[email address]
Freedom of Information Dept
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Devon and Cornwall Constabulary

Dear Ms Hart,

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUEST NO 912/2009-3219

I write in connection with your request for information dated December 2,
2009, which was received on December 2, 2009. I note you seek access to
the following information:

Would you please provide me with any information you hold regarding the
outcome of an incident reported in the press on 10th August?

The incident I refer to is the raid by Police and Animal Health inspectors
in properties near Torquay on 6th August where 8 Goshawks were examined
and one removed. The press release stated that a 40 year old man was
arrested as part of the operation and later released on bail until 28th
October, pending further inquiries.

For your information, I include a link to the press article I refer to:

[1]http://www.middevonstar.co.uk/news/devon...

This is to inform you that I cannot identify any specific records or
documents held by the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary that will satisfy
your request based on the details that you have provided.

Extent of Searches to Locate Information
To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted
within the Devon Basic Command Unit.

The Wildlife Crime Officer on the case has confirmed that an outcome has
not yet been reached with regard to this incident and so, no information
is held that would answer your request.

I regret that your request cannot be met.

Complaints
If you are not satisfied with the service you have received in relation to
your request and wish to make a complaint or request a review of our
decision you should write to the Head of Information Management,
Information Management Department, Devon & Cornwall Constabulary,
Middlemoor, Exeter, EX2 7HQ, Devon.

If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your Force complaint or
review, you may apply directly to the Information Commissioner at
Commissioner's Officer, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire,
SK9 5AF, telephone 01625 545700.

Should you have any further inquiries concerning this matter, please
contact me quoting my reference number as above.

Yours sincerely

Georgie

Georgina Kemp (56133)
Freedom of Information Assistant Officer
Tel 01392 452839 (22839)
[email address]
Freedom of Information Dept
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