Northern NPT are currently appealing to the public for help to identify persons driving on the Island’s beaches. Police have recently been called to Ballaugh, where vehicles are reportedly driving onto the beach.  It would appear that at least four or five different vehicles (4WDS and motorcycles) are involved.
 
Police would like to stress that at present many of the northern beaches are inhabited by ground nesting birds which are particularly vulnerable to this type of activity.  Intentional or reckless disturbance of these birds is a contravention of the Wildlife Act.  In addition, it is an offence contrary to Section 28 of The Road Traffic Act to use motorised vehicles on the beach.  These offences are taken seriously and anyone found responsible is likely to end up before a court.
 
If anyone has any information that would help the Police with their enquiries please contact any Police Officer or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111     
 
For general advice on the Policing of Wildlife issues the public can contact the Force’s Wildlife Liaison officer, PC Mark Kerruish, who is based at Ramsey Police Station.