Police searched a blue car in Upham under anti-poaching legislation after reports birds were shot at. Photo: Hampshire police (Image: Hampshire police)
BIRDS have been shot at with a catapult, police have said.
Officers from Hampshire's rural team stopped a blue car south of Winchester in Upham under anti-poaching legislation.
Catapults, ball bearings and cannabis have been seized.
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A police tweet said: "Vehicle stopped by police following reports of occupants shooting birds with catapults in the Upham area.
"Occupants and vehicle searched under Poaching Prevention Act where birds, catapults, ball bearings and Cannabis have been seized.
"Investigation continues."
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