North Wales Police Investigate Illegal Animal Snares Amid New Welsh Ban

Undercover footage obtained by the Green Britain Foundation appears to show individuals setting and checking illegal snares around a stink pit in forests near Ruabon Moor and Llandegla in Denbighshire, Wales. These snares, used to trap wildlife attracted by carcasses, are banned under a Welsh government law enacted in October 2023, the first such ban in the UK, with Scotland following in November 2024. North Wales Police have launched an investigation following notification from the charity, with officers attending the scene and the Rural Crime Team actively probing the alleged illegal activity. Dale Vince, founder of the Green Britain Foundation, condemned snares as "medieval cruelty" that indiscriminately kill wildlife and called for a similar ban in England, highlighting their use in support of the shooting industry for sport and profit. The footage documents multiple visits to the snares over several weeks, confirming ongoing use despite the legal prohibition. Police continue their inquiry as public and environmental groups press for stronger protections against such cruel trapping methods.