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Illegal bird calling devices seized in Qatar's wilderness

Published: 19 Nov 2024 - 02:39 pm | Last Updated: 19 Nov 2024 - 02:42 pm
Screen grab of a video shared by MOECC

Screen grab of a video shared by MOECC

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has seized a significant amount of electronic bird-calling devices, also known as "Sawayat" in Qatar's wilderness. 

The Ministry took legal measures and confiscated the devices, it stated on its social media.

It further added that a special team has been formed under the Wildlife Protection Department to inspect all environmental violations, including such bird-calling devices.

The Ministry called upon the public to adhere to Ministerial Resolution No. 24 of 2023, which regulates the hunting season for birds and wild animals.