Poachers threaten to poison water in row with fishermen

POACHERS have threatened to poison the drinking water supply of more than 50,000 people in a row with fishermen.

Gardaí confirmed they are taking the claims seriously and have stepped up patrols on the Pollan Dam in the Inishowen Peninsula in Co Donegal.

The threat is the latest in a series of attacks on local anglers who are trying to stop poachers from stealing salmon from the River Crana.