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Alan Stewart

Wildlife Detective is an insightful and humorous account of over 40 years policing a sector of criminal activity about which much of the public and even some police officers are unaware. Salmon, deer and game poachers, and the adventures encountered by each side in trying to outwit the other, are the stuff of folklore. The serious legal side of this subject is also explored and indeed the author is a leading authority on wildlife protection law.

Alan Stewart is a former CID officer and has been Wildlife Liaison Officer with Tayside Police since 1993.

“Whether tackling international egg thieves or dealing with illegal traps and poisons, Alan’s passion and tireless dedication to his work has helped demonstrate the central importance of addressing wildlife crime.”

Rhona Brankin MSP, as Deputy Minister for Environment and Rural Development

“Not quite John Buchan, but close . . . the sheer variety of wildlife crime as witnessed by Stewart is astonishing.”

The Herald

“Alan Stewart is the foremost wildlife detective in the country.”

Sporting Rifle Magazine

“. . . straightforward and methodical, as if torn from the pages of his police notebook . . . there are numerous scenes of comedy stemming from criminal incompetence. There are also staggering accounts of animal cruelty.”

Sunday Herald

“Transvestite hillwalkers do not often feature in wildlife crime investigations but this one did help enliven what can be a tense and complicated job for a dedicated band of professionals.”

Daily Mail

“The ground covered is remarkable . . . this book has humour, larger than life characters and some amusing cartoons.”

Scots Magazine

“Alan Stewart has been a key figure in the fight against wildlife crime in Scotland . . . I can wholeheartedly recommend this book.”

Shooting and Conservation Magazine (BASC)

“Alan Stewart has raised the whole profile of wildlife crime to safeguard Scotland’s natural heritage for future generations.”

John Vine qpm, Chief Constable, Tayside Police

“[Alan Stewart] has made a huge difference not only to police enforcement activity, but also to raising awareness amongst young children and the wider community.”

Richard Brunstrom, Chief Constable, North Wales Police

Paperback Edition £9.99

ISBN: 978 1 906134 25 9

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