Gamekeeper from Alken illegally releases 400 ducks for hunting and must pay a fine of 16,000 euros

A gamekeeper from Alken was fined €16,000 for illegally releasing 400 ducks intended for hunting. The court imposed a lighter penalty due to police actions without a search warrant. Inspectors found around 300 young ducks on a pond, indicating they were released for hunting purposes. The judge noted the ecological impact of the ducks on the environment. Although the police returned without a warrant to capture and euthanize the ducks, the judge confirmed the gamekeeper's intent to release them for hunting, leading to the fine.