From the BBC News Website:
"The remains of more than 20 birds of prey have been discovered by police in a raid on an estate in Peeblesshire.
Most of them were buzzards, but the remains of a tawny owl, a goshawk and a heron were also found.
It is believed the birds were poisoned, but police will not release the name of the estate involved until further tests have been completed.
Campaigners said it may be the worst recorded case of wildlife crime against birds of prey in Scotland.
Police and animal welfare officers took part in the raid, which lasted 12 hours.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds described it as a "shocking and appalling case".
The remains of the birds have been taken for post mortem analysis to the laboratories of the Scottish Agricultural Science Agency to determine if they were deliberately poisoned. However, it could take up to two weeks before the results of tests are known."
"The remains of more than 20 birds of prey have been discovered by police in a raid on an estate in Peeblesshire.
Most of them were buzzards, but the remains of a tawny owl, a goshawk and a heron were also found.
It is believed the birds were poisoned, but police will not release the name of the estate involved until further tests have been completed.
Campaigners said it may be the worst recorded case of wildlife crime against birds of prey in Scotland.
Police and animal welfare officers took part in the raid, which lasted 12 hours.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds described it as a "shocking and appalling case".
The remains of the birds have been taken for post mortem analysis to the laboratories of the Scottish Agricultural Science Agency to determine if they were deliberately poisoned. However, it could take up to two weeks before the results of tests are known."