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Rhyl Journal
4 days ago
- Rhyl Journal
Abergele man kept almost £7K of bird feathers at his home
David Pugh, 68, of Primrose Hill, St George, appeared before Llandudno Magistrates Court on August 6, where he admitted three offences under the Control of Trade in Endangered Species Regulations 2018 (COTES). In January, Border Force officers at Birmingham Airport intercepted two parcels being delivered to an address in North Wales. The packages contained 60 pieces of grey jungle fowl capes with no import permit. The endangered birds are highly sought-after for their feathers used in fly fishing, and are protected under COTES. Pugh was subsequently arrested, and during a search of his property, further capes were found, amounting to the value of almost £7,000. The court ordered Pugh to pay costs and fines totalling £1,165, and a forfeiture and destruction order was also imposed in relation to the items. Sergeant Peter Evans, of North Wales Police's rural crime team, said: 'COTES was set up to protect endangered species and ensures this type of criminality does not threaten the survival of vulnerable wildlife, or fuel global trafficking networks. 'We are determined to bring perpetrators like Pugh to justice, who exploit endangered species for their own financial gain. 'This investigation would not have been possible without the support from the National Wildlife Crime Unit, who played a vital part in Pugh's sentencing.' Kevin Lacks-Kelly, head of the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit, said: 'Illegal wildlife trade is alive and kicking in the UK. 'This case is a clear example of how people will exploit protected species for financial gain.'
Wales Online
5 days ago
- Wales Online
Man found with £7K of exotic jungle bird feathers when police searched his home
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A Conwy man was found to be in possession of rare and exotic bird feathers worth almost £7,000 when police searched his home. Officers were initially alerted by the seizure of two parcels of feathers at Birmingham Airport. The packages, intercepted by Border Force Officers in January, were marked for delivery to an address in North Wales. They contained 60 pieces of Grey junglefowl capes with no import permit. Fowl capes are portions of a bird's neck and upper chest which contain 'hackle' feathers. These are highly sought after by fly fishermen for creating artificial flies due to their unique structure and patterns. Following an investigation by the North Wales Police (NWP) rural crime team and the National Wildlife Crime Unit, David Pugh was arrested. During a search of his property, further capes were found, amounting to a value of almost £7,000. Pugh, of Primrose Hill, St George, was sentenced for his involvement in the illegal wildlife trade when he appeared before Llandudno Magistrates last week (Wednesday, August 6). He admitted to three offences involving a protected bird species under the Control of Trade in Endangered Species Regulations 2018 (COTES). The North Wales Live Whatsapp community for top stories and breaking news is live now - here's how to sign up (Image: North Wales Police) The court ordered Pugh to pay costs and fines totalling £1,165. A forfeiture and destruction order was also imposed on the items seized. Sgt Peter Evans of the NWP rural crime team said: 'COTES was set up to protect endangered species and ensures this type of criminality does not threaten the survival of vulnerable wildlife, or fuel global trafficking networks. 'We are determined to bring perpetrators like Pugh to justice, who exploit endangered species for their own financial gain. 'This investigation would not have been possible without the support from the National Wildlife Crime Unit, who played a vital part in Pugh's sentencing.' Grey junglefowl are native to India. Males are prized for their distinctive neck capes, which typically have a black base with golden or ochre spots. While not currently endangered, populations are falling amid habitat loss and hunting. Kevin Lacks-Kelly, head of the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit, said: 'Illegal wildlife trade is alive and kicking in the UK. "This case is a clear example of how people will exploit protected species for financial gain.' Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Find crime figures for your area
North Wales Live
5 days ago
- North Wales Live
Man found with £7K of exotic jungle bird feathers when police searched his home
A Conwy man was found to be in possession of rare and exotic bird feathers worth almost £7,000 when police searched his home. Officers were initially alerted by the seizure of two parcels of feathers at Birmingham Airport. The packages, intercepted by Border Force Officers in January, were marked for delivery to an address in North Wales. They contained 60 pieces of Grey junglefowl capes with no import permit. Fowl capes are portions of a bird's neck and upper chest which contain 'hackle' feathers. These are highly sought after by fly fishermen for creating artificial flies due to their unique structure and patterns. Following an investigation by the North Wales Police (NWP) rural crime team and the National Wildlife Crime Unit, David Pugh was arrested. During a search of his property, further capes were found, amounting to a value of almost £7,000. Pugh, of Primrose Hill, St George, was sentenced for his involvement in the illegal wildlife trade when he appeared before Llandudno Magistrates last week (Wednesday, August 6). He admitted to three offences involving a protected bird species under the Control of Trade in Endangered Species Regulations 2018 (COTES). The court ordered Pugh to pay costs and fines totalling £1,165. A forfeiture and destruction order was also imposed on the items seized. Sgt Peter Evans of the NWP rural crime team said: 'COTES was set up to protect endangered species and ensures this type of criminality does not threaten the survival of vulnerable wildlife, or fuel global trafficking networks. 'We are determined to bring perpetrators like Pugh to justice, who exploit endangered species for their own financial gain. 'This investigation would not have been possible without the support from the National Wildlife Crime Unit, who played a vital part in Pugh's sentencing.' Grey junglefowl are native to India. Males are prized for their distinctive neck capes, which typically have a black base with golden or ochre spots. While not currently endangered, populations are falling amid habitat loss and hunting. Kevin Lacks-Kelly, head of the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit, said: 'Illegal wildlife trade is alive and kicking in the UK.
Associated Press
17-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
M. Davis & Sons Recognized as Top National Safety Leader by Associated Builders and Contractors
M. Davis announced it earned a National Safety Merit Award from Associated Builders and Contractors, presented at the 35th Excellence in Construction® Awards. 'We are honored to receive this recognition of our safety program. Training, culture, and most importantly, our employees are what makes our safety program world-class.' — Todd Moran, VP Risk Management NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 / / -- M. Davis & Sons Recognized as Top National Safety Leader by Associated Builders and Contractors M. Davis & Sons announced it has earned a National Safety Merit Award from Associated Builders and Contractors, which was presented at the 35th annual Excellence in Construction® Awards during ABC Convention 2025 in Las Vegas on Feb. 26. M. Davis & Sons received the award for exemplary safety in the construction industry. The award was presented to only 52 contractors nationwide. 'We are honored to receive this recognition of our safety program. Training, culture, and most importantly, our employees are what makes our safety program world-class', states Todd Moran, Vice President of Risk Management. The 2024 National Safety Excellence Award winners were selected from ABC member firms that achieved Diamond, Platinum or Gold status in ABC's STEP Safety Management System® in 2024, reflective of their 2023 safety performance data. During the selection process, contractors were judged on self-evaluation scores, lost workday case rates, total recordable incident rates, leading indicator use, process and program innovations and interviews conducted by members of ABC's National Health and Safety Committee. 'M. Davis & Sons exhibits an unrelenting commitment to jobsite safety, and that should be celebrated and honored,' said 2025 Chair of the ABC National Board of Directors David Pugh, partner, Bradley, Birmingham, Alabama. 'The leadership and employees at M. Davis make a choice every day to create a culture that refuses to compromise on safety, relentlessly ensuring every employee leaves the jobsite in the same or better condition every day. Among these safety winners are several ABC Top Performers, ranked by work hours. Thank you to these safety leaders for the example they set for this industry.' The National Safety Excellence Awards are presented in three major North American Industry Classification System code categories: NAICS 236—Construction of Buildings; NAICS 237—Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction; and NAICS 238—Specialty Trade Contractors. See a complete list of winners on ABC's website. For information about M. Davis & Sons, please contact: [email protected] About M. Davis & Sons, Inc. M. Davis & Sons, Inc. is a 155-year-old, fifth-generation, woman-owned industrial contractor that builds, installs and services facilities and manufacturing plants. With a focus on safety and quality workmanship, their construction, fabrication and maintenance capabilities produce customized, turnkey solutions for mechanical, electrical and control systems. M. Davis & Sons headquarters are in Newark, Delaware with other locations in Maryland and Pennsylvania. For more information, visit # # # Elaine Buonopane M. Davis & Sons, Inc. +1 302-993-3365 Visit us on social media: Legal Disclaimer:
