Gardaí empowered to tackle wildlife crimes
At the launch of the joint protocol recently, is Commissioner of An Garda Síochána, Drew Harris, and Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan. Picture: Maxwells.
A new protocol to tackle wildlife crimes will involve closer working relationships between An Garda Síochána and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).
Gardai and authorised NPWS officers are empowered to investigate suspected wildlife offences and bring proposals for prosecution. They have often engaged with one another on a mainly informal and local level when investigating these incidents.
