POLICE have confirmed that they have executed warrants at a number of agricultural holdings in south Ceredigion today (Thursday).

Dyfed Powys Police officers were joined by Natural Resources Wales and the RSPCA as part of an ongoing investigation into wildlife and environmental crime ’in relation to ’alleged offences under the Protection of Badgers Act’.

The confirmation comes following eyewitness reports in the Llangrannog area of a large police presence.

A spokesperson this afternoon confirmed: “Dyfed-Powys Police, assisted by partner agencies including Natural Resources Wales and the RSPCA, have executed search warrants at a number at agricultural holdings in south Ceredigion today, as part of an ongoing investigation into wildlife and environmental crime.

“No persons have been arrested and enquires are continuing into the alleged offences under the Protection of Badgers Act.”