Investigations - Dead tomcat discovered in wire trap in Weimar
A cat has been killed by a banned wire trap in Weimar. A witness reported the dead animal in the North district on Tuesday, the city announced on Wednesday. The Veterinary and Food Inspection Office (VLÜA) found the animal in the illegally set trap. Scratch marks on the floor and the positioning of the two-year-old cat indicated a death struggle in the trap. The police secured evidence and the exact circumstances are still being investigated.
The setting of such traps is reportedly prohibited in Germany. It is also illegal to lay out poisoned bait or to catch and kill birds. If animals pose a problem in the private sphere, anyone can obtain information from the city administration about legally compliant measures for animal control. According to the Animal Protection Act, killing vertebrates is a criminal offense. If there is suspicion of a criminal offense, as in the case of the two-year-old cat, it will be reported to the police without exception.
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- The incident in Weimar highlights the importance of strictly enforcing animal protection laws in Thuringia, as the setting of wire traps and the use of poisoned bait are both prohibited and considered criminal acts.
- Despite the efforts of animal control services in Weimar, incidents like the death of the two-year-old cat in a wire trap remind us of the need for public awareness campaigns about the consequences of such criminality towards animals.
- The Thuringian police have launched a thorough investigation into the death of the cat, aiming to identify and prosecute any individuals involved in the illegal setting of wire traps, as this is not only a violation of animal rights but also a criminal offense.
Source: www.stern.de
