Police catch wildlife poachers targeting farmland in the Midlands, teams take on a challenging cow rescue in Scotland, and Paul Colgan explores rural crime tech in Humberside.
In Nottinghamshire, police uncover shocking evidence of animal cruelty linked to a series of farmland poaching attacks. When officers raid a suspect’s property, they find disturbing scenes and uncover footage that leads to a painstaking investigation. With the help of estate managers, animal welfare investigators and neighbouring police forces, officers unite to bring animal cruelty offenders to justice.
In Cumbria, a prized cow named Beauty becomes trapped at the bottom of a steep gorge, after a walker leaves a farm gate open. For her owner, Hunter Smith, the chances of survival look slim – until a daring rescue operation is launched, involving a local vet and the RAF. The team faces one of the most complex animal rescues ever attempted.
And in Humberside, reporter Paul Colgan joins a rural crime officer using forensic DNA technology to mark valuable machinery – a simple but effective measure helping farmers protect their property and livelihoods.
