Be the first to comment!Gozo: The island without Environmental Police and full impunity – MRU
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Rangers from the Malta Ranger Unit on Gozo said that they have reported a case of welfare concern for several animals in Qala.
MRU said that ”when the Police was on site with Animal Welfare, a person was seen by the Rangers to run off from the site in question, covering his face with a green balaclava. He had seemingly been monitoring the Police and us from a distance.”
Moments later when the Police searched for the man above the site, the MRU said that ”two other individuals came out from their illegal trapping sites. As the norm is in Gozo, covering their faces with balaclavas whilst running off.”
”Unfortunately the decision was taken not to pursue the chase and the individuals got away. This time,” said the MRU.
It added that ”our Rangers will continue to monitor Gozo, which at the moment is seeing a surge in environmental crimes and mainly for illegal trapping of birds out of open season.
Environmental crime is a lucrative business where the individual benefits at the expense of nature and biodiversity. These individuals are equipped with gear and a well-thought escape route, showing that the crimes are fully planned.”
The Malta Ranger Unit reminded Environment Minister Miriam Dalli – ”it’s now 2026 and Gozo is STILL without Environmental Protection Unit Police. How long will we have to wait until this impunity ends?”
Photo: MRU
