Industry leaders arrested - on suspicion of hunting crimes

Industry leaders arrested - on suspicion of hunting crimes.

Police have begun to unravel a hunting offense tangle in central Sweden.

Many are arrested and under suspicion to be protected predators - like eagles and wolves - have been shot.

In the center of the scandal is one of Sweden's most prominent industrialists, according Aftonbladets data.

Four suspects in the scandal were arrested and detained last night.
One of the four arrested is a well-known industry leaders, according Aftonbladets data. Men, one of Sweden billionaires, has been awarded the Royal Medal for his achievements in business.

At least one of the other arrested an employee of one of the company as an industry leader controls.
According to Aftonbladet's suspicions including on protected predator shot illegally, including sea eagles and wolves.

"To eradicate predators"
- There must be a belief that eradicating predators, A source said:.

The prosecutor's office confirmed that four people are arrested in the case.
- classification of offenses are serious hunting offenses, rough hunting receiving and preparation for rough hunting violations, says Annika Collin, press officer.

The investigation led by an environmental prosecutor.
- Since the arrest was made yesterday, the prosecution has until Monday at 12 days to decide if any of them should be requested in custody, says Annika Collin.
- What is happening now is that the suspects will be interrogated in the presence of public defenders, says Annika Collin.

Källa: https://www.aftonbladet.se/…/industriledare-gripen–Suspects ...
(the photos are taken from the hunting of wolves and Sami poaching of (protected) Golden Eagle).