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'Major' Poaching Ring Dismantled in Kentucky; Hundreds of Animals Illegally Killed

The suspects used illegal spotlighting to kill hundreds of animals out of season, leading to 116 criminal charges, officials said.

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A yearslong investigation into an illegal poaching ring across multiple Kentucky counties resulted in six arrests.

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'Major' poaching ring dismantled in Kentucky; hundreds of animals illegally killed

A yearslong investigation into an illegal poaching ring across multiple Kentucky counties resulted in six arrests.

·Louisville, United States
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6 people facing more than 100 charges for illegally killing animals in alleged poaching ring

An alleged poaching ring faces more than 100 criminal charges for illegally killing several hundred animals, including deer, turkey, a fox and a domestic pet.

·Louisville, United States
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WDRB News broke the news in Louisville, United States on Friday, February 13, 2026.
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