Three poachers fined and their dogs seized
THREE men have been fined for poaching and their dogs have been seized.
The trio were caught on farmland at Overton on November 29, a court heard.
The three are: Barry James Smith, 32, of Cobbetts Close, Normandy, Surrey; Billy Williams, 18, of Swallow Park Close, Tolworth, London; and John Williams, 23, of the same address.
Smith and Billy Williams were each fined £200 with a £34 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
Smith's dog 'Flash' and Williams' dog 'Sparky' also known as 'Joey' will be forfeited and sold or "otherwise disposed of", according to the court record.
John Williams was fined £120 with a £34 victim surcharge and £25 costs.
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