Police in Paisley have hit out at 'despicable' illegal snaring within Gleniffer Braes Country Park.
Officers have found 'a number of snares' in the park in the last few weeks, Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Police Division say.
Inspector Tracy Harkins labelled the traps: "a despicable way of capturing and killing innocent animals."
In a statement published on Facebook, she said: "We are working closely with the Park Rangers and Renfrewshire Council to ascertain where the snares have been set and by whom.
"This is a despicable way of capturing and killing innocent animals. As yet we have had no reports of any animals affected by the traps but I'm sure it is only a matter of time.
"I would implore any member of the public who has information or knows the whereabouts of any such snares to contact Paisley Police on telephone number 101 or alternatively if they wish to remain anonymous they can contact Crime Stoppers on telephone number 0800555111"
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