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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Craig Meighan

People using pest control glue traps face up to a year in prison

A rat glue trap - (Humane World for Animals UK)

People found using glue traps in Scotland could face severe penalties, including up to a year in prison, as a nationwide ban on the pest control method comes into effect next month.

Described by the Scottish Government as "indiscriminate and cruel", these devices are criticised for their inability to differentiate between target pests and other creatures.

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