Hazel the Harris Hawk is not only a bird that patrols pest birds, no on the weekends (in this particular case, it was a Thursday afternoon), she can be found fighting the fight against crime.
Yes thats right, CRIME!
While carrying out a routine visit to one of our sites, in Tonbridge young Hazel, felt something was wrong! Little beknown to the handler, she took flight in what he thought was a routine pigeon chase! As he followed the sounds of the bells, moving sharply from tree to tree, he eventually found her. He turned around and saw three youths, no more then 21 years old standing around, who when he acknowledged them, they scarpered. Very strange the handler felt, but as he took in the surrounding area things became clear!
Young Hazel had found an active drugs den!
The site manager was informed immediately and Kent police were informed http://www.kent.police.uk/
So criminals, thieves and drug barons beware! Hawkforce not only patrols the skies! We also patrol the ground!
Talk to you all soon!