Attempt to smuggle 100 wild bird eggs foiled in Iceland

Authorities in Seyðisfjörður, Iceland, apprehended two European citizens attempting to smuggle over 100 wild bird eggs and five live Eurasian Oystercatcher chicks. The suspects were caught on a ferry preparing to depart for Denmark. The eggs, belonging to various Icelandic wild bird species including ptarmigan, golden plover, curlew, eider, and common loon, were discovered in specially equipped heated bags. The live chicks were also found in their possession. The Icelandic police received assistance from the Icelandic Institute of Natural History and the East Iceland Nature Centre for analysis and care of the confiscated items. Both the eggs and the chicks have been placed under the protection of these institutions. The individuals were questioned on the same day, their equipment seized, and they have since accepted and paid a fine issued by the authorities.

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We are once again in a situation where we are not only suffering economic damage with large fines and lost revenue, but also sporting damage by weakening the support from our fans in a rival match - also on the fan scene - against Brøndby.