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'Opportunistic poacher' back in court after trespassing on-farm with dogs

Dorset Police Rural Crime Team said Shane Cooper had breached conditions of his Criminal Behaviour Order not to be on private land without prior written permission from the owner and not to enter any farm premises

Chris Brayford
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'Opportunistic poacher' back in court after trespassing on-farm with dogs

A man has been back before the courts after admitting breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) following a suspicious incident in North Dorset. Dorset Police Rural Crime Team (DPRCT) said Shane Cooper,...

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